Virginia Housing Directory

OACRA Virginia Housing & Reentry Directory
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Virginia Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes Virginia housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, court supervision, reentry supervision, transitional release, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, reentry and transitional housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across Virginia.

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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: Statewide Virginia. This section keeps statewide reentry housing systems, public housing search tools, recovery housing, housing authorities, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.
✅ System-Level Statewide Reentry, Housing Search & Public Pathways
Virginia Department of Corrections — Reentry Housing Resources Statewide reentry-resource pathway for people leaving incarceration or under community supervision. VADOC housing resources may include community residential programs, reentry planning, and regional resource guidance coordinated through institutional reentry staff, probation, parole, or community partners.
Reentry Resources DOC-Linked Referral / eligibility varies
Ask Community residential programs, release housing plan, referral route, supervision address rules, and eligibility Whether housing must be approved before release or transfer
Area Statewide Virginia / VADOC-linked
Virginia CARES — Community Action Re-Entry System Statewide reentry network connected to community action agencies, pre-release services, post-release support, case management, and local reentry stabilization for returning citizens and their families.
Reentry Network Community Action Local availability varies
Ask Post-release case management, housing-resource referrals, employment support, documents, and stabilization planning Whether a pre-release or post-release referral is needed
Area Statewide Virginia / local community-action partners
Virginia Housing — State Housing Agency State housing finance agency connected to affordable rental information, housing search tools, housing programs, and statewide housing resources. Screening and eligibility vary by property and program.
State Housing Agency Affordable Housing Screening varies
Ask Affordable rental options, housing search tools, program eligibility, and documentation Property-level screening rules if applying to a listed unit
Area Statewide Virginia
HUD Resource Locator — Local Public Housing Authorities Federal housing search tool for locating local Public Housing Authorities, public housing contacts, Housing Choice Voucher offices, and HUD-assisted housing programs. Use this to find the correct local PHA for the proposed Virginia city or county.
PHA Locator Public Housing / Vouchers Local screening varies
Ask Which PHA serves the proposed address, whether waitlists are open, and what screening standards apply Whether documentation can support probation, parole, or supervision address review
Area Statewide Virginia / local PHA search
211 Virginia — Statewide Housing & Shelter Search Statewide referral and search pathway for emergency shelter, housing assistance, rental help, utilities, crisis support, and local stabilization resources. Kept here as the statewide search tool so regional sections can focus on direct providers.
Statewide Search Shelter Referrals Availability varies
Ask Current shelter access, intake windows, referral rules, and local housing navigation Whether a program accepts people on probation, parole, or court supervision
Area Statewide Virginia
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Supportive Housing & Confirm-First Paths
Virginia Association of Recovery Residences — Certified Recovery Housing Statewide recovery residence resource for people seeking substance-free recovery housing. Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization when house rules, fees, testing, medication policies, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed.
Recovery Housing Sober Living House rules vary
Ask Openings, fees, house rules, drug testing, curfew, medication policy, transportation, and visitor rules Whether residents on probation or parole are accepted and whether verification letters are available
Area Statewide Virginia / confirm by home
Oxford House — Virginia Recovery Homes Peer-run sober living homes across Virginia. Oxford House may be useful for people in recovery if openings, house vote requirements, fees, rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Peer-Run Recovery Sober Living House vote / openings
Ask Vacancy, interview process, weekly cost, house rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility Whether the home can provide written address or residency verification
Area Statewide Virginia / confirm by house
Virginia Supportive Housing — Permanent Supportive Housing Supportive housing provider with permanent supportive housing developments and services in multiple Virginia regions for people exiting homelessness. Referral, eligibility, and screening rules vary by program and location.
Supportive Housing Homelessness Exit Referral / eligibility
Ask Eligibility, coordinated-entry referral, documentation, supportive services, and waitlist status Whether criminal-history screening is program-specific or property-specific
Area Richmond / Hampton Roads / Charlottesville / statewide relevance
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, or private landlords. Rural transportation, screening, deposits, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent Housing Screening varies Confirm address rules
Bring Income proof • ID References and full landlord or property contact if available
Area Statewide Virginia

Northern Virginia

Counties and independent cities: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William, and nearby Northern Virginia communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Reentry, Shelter, Coordinated Entry & Housing-Linked Providers
OAR of Arlington, Alexandria & Falls Church — Reentry Support Reentry organization serving people involved in the justice system with case management, release planning, local referrals, employment support, and housing-resource navigation where available.
Reentry-Focused Case Support Program-specific intake
Ask Reentry case management, release planning, local housing referrals, documents, and employment support Whether services are available pre-release, post-release, or while on probation/parole
Area Arlington / Alexandria / Falls Church
Friends of Guest House — Women’s Reentry Housing & Support Alexandria-based reentry program for women returning from incarceration, offering structured housing, case management, workforce support, family support, and stabilization services for eligible participants.
Women’s Reentry Structured Housing Application / eligibility
Ask Eligibility, application process, housing availability, program rules, and documentation Whether referral from jail, prison, probation, parole, or case manager is needed
Area Alexandria / Northern Virginia
New Hope Housing — Shelter & Supportive Housing Northern Virginia homelessness provider offering shelter, supportive housing, rapid rehousing, case management, and housing-stability services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Shelter / Housing Supportive Services Coordinated access may apply
Ask Shelter access, referral route, supportive housing eligibility, documentation, and case-management options Whether supervision status affects placement, curfew, verification, or program rules
Area Fairfax / Arlington / Alexandria region
Carpenter’s Shelter — Emergency Shelter & Housing Support Alexandria shelter and housing-support provider serving people experiencing homelessness with shelter, case management, housing-focused services, and stabilization support.
Emergency Shelter Housing Support Availability varies
Ask Current shelter access, intake requirements, documentation, and housing-support process Whether court supervision, curfew, or address verification affects placement
Area Alexandria
Shelter House — Family Shelter, Housing & Artemis House Fairfax County provider offering family homelessness services, domestic violence shelter and advocacy, supportive housing, and stabilization pathways for eligible individuals and families.
Family / DV Shelter Housing Support Confidential intake may apply
Ask Family shelter, domestic violence shelter, housing support, eligibility, and referral route How supervision, family safety, no-contact restrictions, or court issues should be coordinated
Area Fairfax County / Northern Virginia
ACTS — Prince William Shelter, Housing & Crisis Support Prince William-area nonprofit connected to emergency assistance, homelessness services, domestic violence support, housing stabilization, and crisis support depending on program eligibility and availability.
Shelter / Crisis Support Housing Stabilization Eligibility varies
Ask Emergency shelter, housing assistance, crisis support, documentation, and referral process Whether supervision status affects eligibility, curfew, or stay verification
Area Prince William County
🛠️ Eligible Public Access, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths
Fairfax County Homeless Services & Coordinated Entry County system for shelter access, homelessness prevention, housing support, and coordinated entry. Local rules and access points may determine whether a person can enter shelter or housing programs.
County System Coordinated Entry Call first
Bring / Ask ID, income, household information, shelter status, and supervision-related address needs Ask how probation/parole address verification and curfew issues are handled
Area Fairfax County
Arlington County Homeless Services County access pathway for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, housing case management, and local service routing. Intake rules and documentation requirements should be confirmed before travel.
County System Shelter / Housing Confirm access point
Bring / Ask ID, current housing status, income, household information, and documentation needs Ask how supervision address verification and curfew requirements are handled
Area Arlington County
City of Alexandria Homeless Services City access pathway for homelessness prevention, shelter, coordinated entry, rapid rehousing, and local housing-support programs. Availability and referral rules should be confirmed before travel.
City System Shelter / Housing Confirm intake route
Bring / Ask ID, housing status, income, household information, and supervision-related address needs Ask whether case coordination is available for court, probation, or parole requirements
Area Alexandria
Loudoun County Homeless Services & Housing Support County access pathway for homelessness prevention, shelter referrals, emergency assistance, housing support, and local resource routing in Loudoun County.
County System Housing Support Eligibility varies
Bring / Ask ID, current housing status, household details, income, and local residency information if requested Ask whether the proposed housing plan works with reporting, treatment, and employment access
Area Loudoun County
Northern Virginia Recovery Housing & Sober Living Path Recovery housing and sober living may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Bring Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or payment plan, and supervision contact details Full address and contact person for officer review
Area Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Private Housing Path Private rentals, room rentals, extended stays, shared housing, and landlord-based housing may be realistic if screening, deposits, lease terms, affordability, commute, and supervision address approval are confirmed before payment or move-in.
Private Housing High-cost market Address approval
Bring ID, income proof, references, proposed lease or rental terms, and landlord contact Transportation plan to reporting, treatment, work, and required appointments
Area Northern Virginia

Central Virginia / Richmond

Counties and independent cities: Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Goochland, Powhatan, and surrounding Central Virginia communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Reentry, Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
REAL LIFE — Reentry, Recovery & Housing Support Richmond-based reentry and recovery organization serving people impacted by incarceration, substance use, homelessness, or community supervision through recovery-oriented housing, case management, peer support, employment support, and stabilization services.
Reentry-Focused Recovery Housing Program intake required
Ask Housing availability, intake process, program rules, recovery requirements, and case-management options Whether probation, parole, court, or treatment coordination is available
Area Richmond / Central Virginia
Virginia CARES — Richmond / Central Virginia Reentry Support Local reentry support pathway connected to Virginia CARES and community-action reentry services for returning citizens. Services may include case management, documents, employment support, housing-resource referrals, and stabilization planning.
Reentry Network Case Support Local availability varies
Ask Reentry case management, housing-resource referrals, documents, employment support, and local stabilization planning Whether pre-release, post-release, probation, or parole referral is appropriate
Area Richmond / Central Virginia
HomeAgain — Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing & Transitional Support Richmond-area homelessness provider offering emergency shelter, housing-focused case management, rapid rehousing, and stabilization services for single adults, families, and people experiencing homelessness.
Shelter / Housing Rapid Rehousing Coordinated access may apply
Ask Shelter access, rapid rehousing, transitional support, case-management options, and documentation Whether supervision status affects placement, curfew, verification, or program rules
Area Richmond region
CARITAS — Shelter, Recovery & Transitional Pathways Richmond provider offering shelter services, recovery programs, workforce development, furniture bank support, and stabilization pathways. Program access, housing eligibility, and rules vary by service line.
Shelter / Recovery Stabilization Support Program rules vary
Ask Shelter access, recovery program eligibility, housing-related support, workforce services, and documentation Whether supervision status affects program participation, curfew, or address verification
Area Richmond / Central Virginia
Housing Families First — Family Shelter & Rapid Rehousing Richmond-region family homelessness provider offering emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, diversion, and housing-focused case management for eligible families with children.
Families with Children Rapid Rehousing Eligibility required
Ask Family shelter eligibility, rapid rehousing, diversion support, documents, and referral route Whether supervision status affects placement, safety planning, or case coordination
Area Richmond / Henrico / Chesterfield region
The Salvation Army Central Virginia — Shelter & Housing Assistance Central Virginia provider offering shelter, emergency assistance, case support, and stabilization resources depending on local program capacity, eligibility, and funding.
Shelter / Assistance Emergency Support Availability varies
Ask Shelter availability, emergency assistance, eligibility, required documents, and case support Whether supervision status affects shelter stay, curfew, or address verification
Area Richmond / Central Virginia
🛠️ Eligible Public Access, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths
Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in the City of Richmond.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Richmond
Greater Richmond Continuum of Care — Coordinated Entry Regional homelessness-response system coordinating shelter, prevention, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing referrals across the Richmond area. Access rules may determine which provider is contacted first.
Coordinated Entry Shelter / Housing Referral route varies
Bring / Ask ID, current housing status, income, household details, and urgent safety or disability information Ask how supervision, curfew, and address verification are handled by the assigned provider
Area Richmond / Henrico / Chesterfield / Hanover region
Central Virginia Recovery Housing & Sober Living Path Recovery housing and sober living may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Bring Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or payment plan, and supervision contact details Full address and contact person for officer review
Area Richmond / Central Virginia
Central Virginia Private Housing Path Private rentals, room rentals, extended stays, shared housing, mobile homes, and landlord-based housing may be realistic if screening, deposits, lease terms, affordability, transportation, and supervision address approval are confirmed before payment or move-in.
Private Housing Urban / Suburban Address approval
Bring ID, income proof, references, proposed lease or rental terms, and landlord contact Transportation plan to reporting, treatment, work, and required appointments
Area Central Virginia / Richmond region
Petersburg, Hopewell & Tri-Cities Housing Access Path Tri-Cities housing access may require local housing authority contacts, community action, private landlords, regional shelters, recovery housing, and Richmond-area coordinated referrals depending on eligibility and transportation.
Tri-Cities Access Local / Regional Confirm service area
Prep Proposed address, transportation plan, income, documents, reporting schedule, and service-area confirmation Backup plan if a shelter or recovery home is outside the supervision district
Area Petersburg / Hopewell / Colonial Heights

Hampton Roads / Tidewater

Independent cities and nearby communities: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, York County, James City County, and surrounding Hampton Roads communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Shelter, Reentry, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
OAR of Norfolk — Reentry Support Hampton Roads reentry organization supporting people affected by incarceration with case management, release planning, community referrals, employment support, and housing-resource navigation where available.
Reentry-Focused Case Support Program-specific intake
Ask Reentry case management, release planning, local housing referrals, employment support, and documents Whether services are available pre-release, post-release, or while on probation/parole
Area Norfolk / Hampton Roads
Virginia Supportive Housing — Hampton Roads Supportive housing provider with Hampton Roads permanent supportive housing options and services for people exiting homelessness. Referral, eligibility, coordinated-entry status, and screening rules vary by program and property.
Supportive Housing Homelessness Exit Referral / eligibility
Ask Eligibility, coordinated-entry referral, waitlist status, documentation, and supportive services Whether criminal-history screening is program-specific or property-specific
Area Hampton Roads / South Hampton Roads
Union Mission Ministries — Shelter & Recovery Support Norfolk-based faith-centered shelter and recovery provider offering emergency shelter, meals, case support, recovery programming, and stabilization services depending on eligibility and bed availability.
Emergency Shelter Recovery Support Program rules apply
Ask Bed availability, intake hours, program rules, recovery program access, and documentation Whether supervision status affects stay, curfew, pass rules, or address verification
Area Norfolk / Hampton Roads
ForKids — Family Shelter, Housing & Stabilization Hampton Roads provider serving families experiencing homelessness through shelter, housing navigation, rapid rehousing, education support, case management, and stabilization services.
Family Housing Rapid Rehousing Eligibility required
Ask Family shelter access, diversion, rapid rehousing, housing navigation, and required documents Whether supervision status affects family placement, safety planning, or case coordination
Area Hampton Roads / families with children
PORT Health / PORT Human Services — Recovery & Behavioral Health Support Regional behavioral-health and substance-use provider that may support treatment access, recovery planning, case coordination, and housing-resource referrals for eligible clients in Hampton Roads.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Program-specific intake
Ask Substance-use treatment, recovery housing referrals, case coordination, and community support Whether coordination is available for court, probation, parole, or reentry needs
Area Hampton Roads / confirm local office
H.E.L.P. Hampton Roads — Shelter & Housing Support Peninsula-area provider connected to emergency shelter, housing support, food support, health services, and stabilization assistance for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Shelter / Housing Support Peninsula Availability varies
Ask Current shelter access, intake rules, housing support, documentation, and case-management options Whether supervision status affects stay rules, curfew, verification, or placement conditions
Area Hampton / Peninsula
🛠️ Eligible Public Access, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths
Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in Norfolk.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Norfolk
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center City housing-resource access point connected to shelter, day services, housing support, coordinated referrals, and stabilization resources for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
City System Housing Resource Center Confirm intake route
Bring / Ask ID, current housing status, income, household information, and supervision-related address needs Ask how curfew, address verification, and case coordination are handled
Area Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Coordinated Housing Access Regional homelessness-response systems may determine access to shelter, diversion, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing. The correct access point can vary by city and current location.
Coordinated Access Regional System City-specific routing
Bring / Ask ID, current housing status, income, household details, and urgent safety or disability information Ask how supervision, curfew, and address verification are handled by the assigned provider
Area Hampton Roads / city-specific access
Hampton Roads Recovery Housing & Sober Living Path Recovery housing and sober living may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Bring Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or payment plan, and supervision contact details Full address and contact person for officer review
Area Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Private Housing Path Private rentals, room rentals, extended stays, shared housing, mobile homes, and landlord-based housing may be realistic if screening, deposits, lease terms, affordability, transportation, and supervision address approval are confirmed before payment or move-in.
Private Housing Urban / Coastal Region Address approval
Bring ID, income proof, references, proposed lease or rental terms, and landlord contact Transportation plan to reporting, treatment, work, and required appointments
Area Hampton Roads / Tidewater

Shenandoah Valley & Northwest Virginia

Counties and independent cities: Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, Page, Rockingham, Harrisonburg, Augusta, Staunton, Waynesboro, and surrounding Shenandoah Valley communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Shelter, Reentry, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
The Salvation Army Winchester — Shelter & Emergency Assistance Winchester-area provider connected to emergency shelter, housing assistance, case support, and stabilization resources depending on local program capacity, eligibility, and funding.
Shelter / Assistance Emergency Support Availability varies
Ask Shelter availability, emergency assistance, eligibility, required documents, and case support Whether supervision status affects shelter stay, curfew, or address verification
Area Winchester / Frederick County
WATTS — Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter Seasonal emergency shelter pathway serving adults experiencing homelessness in the Winchester area. Availability, host sites, transportation, intake rules, and season dates should be confirmed before referral.
Seasonal Shelter Adults Seasonal / call first
Ask Operating season, intake location, transportation, curfew, ID requirements, and host-site rules Whether supervision reporting, curfew, or address verification can be documented
Area Winchester / Frederick County
Mercy House — Shelter & Housing Support Harrisonburg-area homelessness provider offering shelter, family support, housing assistance, and stabilization services for eligible individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.
Shelter / Housing Harrisonburg Area Availability varies
Ask Current shelter access, housing support, family eligibility, required documents, and case-management options Whether supervision status affects placement, curfew, verification, or program rules
Area Harrisonburg / Rockingham County
Open Doors — Harrisonburg Shelter & Homeless Services Harrisonburg-area shelter and homelessness-services provider offering emergency shelter access, case support, housing navigation, and stabilization support depending on current capacity and referral rules.
Emergency Shelter Housing Navigation Call first
Ask Current shelter access, intake location, curfew, transportation, documentation, and case support Whether supervision status affects placement, address verification, or shelter rules
Area Harrisonburg / Rockingham County
The Valley Mission — Shelter & Stabilization Staunton-area shelter and support provider serving people experiencing homelessness with shelter, case support, meals, and stabilization services in the Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro region.
Shelter / Stabilization Adults / Families Program rules apply
Ask Bed availability, intake rules, case support, curfew, documentation, and program expectations Whether supervision status affects stay, pass rules, or address verification
Area Staunton / Augusta County / Waynesboro
Shenandoah Valley Community Stabilization Pathway Housing stability in the Shenandoah Valley may require shelter providers, community action agencies, local DSS, behavioral-health services, recovery housing, food support, and private housing searches working together.
Stabilization Path Regional Support Confirm local route
Prep Current housing status, income, ID, supervision address needs, reporting schedule, and transportation plan Backup plan for rural travel, winter weather, and appointment conflicts
Area Shenandoah Valley / Northwest Virginia
🛠️ Eligible Public Access, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths
Winchester Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in the Winchester area.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Winchester / Frederick County
Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Harrisonburg / Rockingham County
Staunton, Augusta & Waynesboro Housing Access Path Housing access in the Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro region may involve The Valley Mission, local housing authorities, community action, DSS, private landlords, recovery housing, and behavioral-health referrals.
Regional Access SAW Region Confirm service area
Prep Proposed address, transportation plan, income, documents, reporting schedule, and service-area confirmation Backup plan if a shelter or recovery home is outside the supervision district
Area Staunton / Augusta County / Waynesboro
Shenandoah Valley Recovery Housing & Sober Living Path Recovery housing and sober living may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Bring Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or payment plan, and supervision contact details Full address and contact person for officer review
Area Shenandoah Valley / Northwest Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Private Housing Path Private rentals, room rentals, extended stays, shared housing, mobile homes, employer-linked housing, and landlord-based housing may be realistic if screening, deposits, lease terms, transportation, and supervision address approval are confirmed before payment or move-in.
Private Housing Small City / Rural Address approval
Bring ID, income proof, references, proposed lease or rental terms, and landlord contact Transportation plan to reporting, treatment, work, and required appointments
Area Shenandoah Valley / Northwest Virginia

Blue Ridge / Piedmont

Counties and independent cities: Roanoke, Salem, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Albemarle, Bedford, Amherst, Campbell, Montgomery, Radford, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and surrounding Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and New River Valley communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Shelter, Supportive Housing, Recovery & Housing-Linked Providers
Virginia Supportive Housing — Charlottesville / The Crossings Permanent supportive housing pathway for people exiting homelessness in the Charlottesville region. Eligibility, coordinated-entry referral, documentation, and property screening should be confirmed before application.
Supportive Housing Homelessness Exit Referral / eligibility
Ask Coordinated-entry referral, eligibility, waitlist status, documentation, and supportive services Whether criminal-history screening is program-specific or property-specific
Area Charlottesville / Albemarle County
PACEM — Charlottesville Shelter Access Charlottesville-area seasonal shelter and homelessness-support pathway serving people experiencing homelessness. Shelter model, host sites, intake rules, transportation, and season dates should be confirmed before referral.
Seasonal Shelter Charlottesville Area Seasonal / call first
Ask Operating season, intake location, transportation, curfew, ID requirements, and host-site rules Whether supervision reporting, curfew, or address verification can be documented
Area Charlottesville / Albemarle County
The Haven — Day Shelter, Housing Navigation & Support Charlottesville provider offering day shelter services, housing navigation, case support, basic needs, and stabilization assistance for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Day Shelter Housing Navigation Confirm current access
Ask Housing navigation, case support, document assistance, basic needs, and referral options Whether court, probation, parole, or reentry coordination is available
Area Charlottesville / Albemarle County
ARCH Services — Trust House Shelter Roanoke-area low-barrier shelter and homelessness-service provider serving adults, including people with complex needs. Intake rules, documentation, and program expectations should be confirmed directly.
Low-Barrier Shelter Adults Call first
Ask Bed availability, intake hours, shelter rules, documentation, and case-management options Whether supervision status affects stay, curfew, pass rules, or address verification
Area Roanoke / Salem region
Rescue Mission of Roanoke — Shelter & Recovery Programs Roanoke faith-based provider offering emergency shelter, meals, recovery programming, case support, and stabilization services. Program rules, curfews, and recovery expectations should be confirmed before intake.
Shelter / Recovery Case Support Program rules apply
Ask Shelter access, recovery program eligibility, case support, curfew, and documentation Whether supervision status affects stay, verification, or program participation
Area Roanoke / Blue Ridge region
Miriam’s House — Housing Support for Women & Families Lynchburg-area housing and homelessness provider serving women, children, and families through housing-focused case management, stabilization services, and supportive housing pathways.
Women / Families Housing Support Eligibility required
Ask Eligibility, housing support, case management, family needs, and documentation Whether supervision status affects placement, safety planning, or case coordination
Area Lynchburg / Central Virginia Piedmont
Lynchburg Homelessness & Stabilization Pathway Lynchburg-area housing stabilization may involve shelter partners, meals and basic-needs providers, housing authorities, behavioral-health services, recovery housing, and private landlords working together.
Stabilization Path Lynchburg Area Confirm local routing
Prep Current housing status, ID, income, supervision address needs, reporting schedule, and transportation plan Backup plan if a program is outside the supervision district
Area Lynchburg / Amherst / Campbell
🛠️ Eligible Public Access, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths
Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in Roanoke.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Roanoke
Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in Lynchburg.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Lynchburg
Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in Charlottesville.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Charlottesville / Albemarle region
Blue Ridge / Piedmont Recovery Housing & Sober Living Path Recovery housing and sober living may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Bring Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or payment plan, and supervision contact details Full address and contact person for officer review
Area Roanoke / Lynchburg / Charlottesville / New River Valley
Blue Ridge / Piedmont Private Housing Path Private rentals, room rentals, extended stays, shared housing, mobile homes, employer-linked housing, and landlord-based housing may be realistic if screening, deposits, lease terms, transportation, and supervision address approval are confirmed before payment or move-in.
Private Housing Urban / Rural Mix Address approval
Bring ID, income proof, references, proposed lease or rental terms, and landlord contact Transportation plan to reporting, treatment, work, and required appointments
Area Blue Ridge / Piedmont region

Southside & Southern Virginia

Counties and independent cities: Danville, Pittsylvania, Martinsville, Henry, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Charlotte, Prince Edward, Farmville, and surrounding Southside Virginia communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Shelter, Community Action, Reentry & Housing-Linked Providers
Virginia CARES — Southside Reentry Support Local reentry-support pathway connected to Virginia CARES and community-action partners for returning citizens. Services may include case management, documents, employment support, housing-resource referrals, and stabilization planning.
Reentry Network Case Support Local availability varies
Ask Reentry case management, housing-resource referrals, documents, employment support, and local stabilization planning Whether pre-release, post-release, probation, or parole referral is appropriate
Area Southside Virginia / local community-action partners
Danville Homelessness & Housing Support Pathway Danville-area housing stabilization may involve local shelters, community action, DSS, private landlords, recovery housing, behavioral-health referrals, and local nonprofit partners depending on eligibility and availability.
Housing Support Path Danville Area Confirm local routing
Prep Current housing status, ID, income, supervision address needs, reporting schedule, and transportation plan Backup plan if a program is outside the supervision district
Area Danville / Pittsylvania County
Martinsville & Henry County Housing Support Pathway Martinsville and Henry County housing access may involve local shelter partners, community action, DSS, housing authority contacts, behavioral-health services, recovery housing, and private landlords.
Housing Support Path Martinsville / Henry Confirm current options
Prep Proposed address, income, ID, transportation plan, reporting schedule, and treatment or work access Ask whether address approval or curfew documentation can be provided
Area Martinsville / Henry County
STEP, Inc. — Community Action & Stabilization Support Regional community-action provider serving parts of Southside and Southern Virginia with stabilization support, financial assistance pathways, employment-related services, and local resource navigation depending on eligibility and funding.
Community Action Stabilization Support Funding varies
Bring ID, income, household information, housing-crisis details, and local residency information if requested Ask about available emergency assistance, housing support, employment support, and service-area eligibility
Area Martinsville / Henry / Franklin / Patrick service area
Tri-County Community Action Agency — Housing & Stabilization Support Regional community-action provider serving Southside Virginia counties with housing-related assistance, weatherization, emergency support, and local resource navigation depending on program availability and eligibility.
Community Action Housing Support Funding varies
Bring ID, income, household information, lease or notice if applicable, and housing-crisis details Ask about available housing assistance, emergency support, and service-area eligibility
Area Halifax / Mecklenburg / Charlotte region
Southside Behavioral Health & Community Services Referrals Behavioral-health and community-services providers in Southside Virginia may support treatment access, case coordination, crisis services, substance-use services, and housing-resource referrals for eligible clients.
Behavioral Health Supportive Referrals Eligibility applies
Ask Assessment, substance-use services, mental-health support, crisis services, case management, and housing-resource referrals Whether coordination is available for court, probation, parole, or reentry needs
Area Southside Virginia / county-specific CSB access
🛠️ Eligible Public Access, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths
Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, waitlists, and property-level application rules in Danville.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Danville
Martinsville & Henry County Housing Authority Pathway Public housing, voucher-related information, affordable housing, and waitlist access may be handled through local housing authority contacts, property managers, or regional affordable-housing programs.
Housing Authority Local Access Confirm waitlists
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether documentation can support supervision address review
Area Martinsville / Henry County
Southside Recovery Housing & Sober Living Path Recovery housing and sober living may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Bring Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or payment plan, and supervision contact details Full address and contact person for officer review
Area Southside Virginia
Southside Private Housing Path Private rentals, room rentals, extended stays, shared housing, mobile homes, employer-linked housing, and landlord-based housing may be realistic if screening, deposits, lease terms, transportation, and supervision address approval are confirmed before payment or move-in.
Private Housing Small City / Rural Address approval
Bring ID, income proof, references, proposed lease or rental terms, and landlord contact Transportation plan to reporting, treatment, work, and required appointments
Area Southside and Southern Virginia
Southside Transportation & Rural Placement Check Rural placements in Southside Virginia may require extra planning for transportation, reporting, treatment, employment, grocery access, emergency support, and winter or long-distance travel.
Transportation Rural Access Confirm placement
Prep Proposed address, weekly transportation plan, work or treatment schedule, and reporting location Backup plan for missed rides, long travel, appointment conflicts, and emergency access
Area Southside Virginia

Southwest Virginia

Counties and independent cities: Bristol, Washington, Smyth, Wythe, Tazewell, Wise, Russell, Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Scott, Norton, and surrounding Southwest Virginia communities.
✅ Reentry-Focused Reentry, Housing, Recovery & Supportive Service Providers
People Incorporated — Virginia CARES / Ex-Offender Services Southwest Virginia community-action and reentry provider offering Virginia CARES services for eligible people released from incarceration, including reentry case management, employment support, housing-resource referrals, documents, transportation assistance, and stabilization planning.
Reentry Network Housing Referrals Eligibility / intake required
Ask Reentry case management, housing-resource referrals, employment support, ID documents, transportation help, and stabilization planning Whether pre-release, post-release, probation, or parole referral is appropriate
Area Southwest Virginia / People Incorporated service area
People Incorporated — Homeless Solutions Services Southwest Virginia housing provider offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and clinical support services for eligible households experiencing homelessness or imminent housing crisis.
Shelter / Housing Rapid Rehousing Central intake required
Ask Emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, eligibility, and required documents Whether supervision status affects placement, curfew, address verification, or case coordination
Area Bristol / Washington / Russell / Dickenson / Buchanan / Tazewell
Fairview Housing — Residential Recovery & Supportive Housing Programs Southwest Virginia nonprofit housing and recovery provider connected to residential recovery and supportive housing programs, including Bristol Lifestyle Recovery, Mended Women Recovery, and other housing-centered recovery supports.
Residential Recovery Supportive Housing Program intake required
Ask Openings, program eligibility, recovery requirements, fees, house rules, medication policy, and transportation expectations Whether residents on probation, parole, treatment court, or community supervision are accepted
Area Bristol / Abingdon / Southwest Virginia
Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency — Housing Programs Community-action provider serving Lee, Scott, Wise counties and Norton with housing-related programs, housing counseling, financial literacy, rent or mortgage assistance when available, weatherization, and stabilization services for income-eligible households.
Community Action Housing Programs Income eligibility
Bring ID, income, household information, housing-crisis details, local residency information, and lease or notice if applicable Ask about housing counseling, rent or mortgage assistance, weatherization, and service-area eligibility
Area Lee / Scott / Wise counties / Norton
Highlands Community Services — Permanent Supportive Housing Housing First permanent supportive housing program for eligible individuals with serious mental illness, including people with barriers such as poor rental history, poor credit, criminal conviction history, or housing-readiness challenges.
Supportive Housing Housing First Eligibility required
Ask Permanent supportive housing eligibility, referral route, documentation, case-management support, and waitlist status Whether supervision or court status affects housing approval, service coordination, or verification
Area Washington County / Bristol area / Southwest Virginia
Clinch Valley Community Action — Housing Choice Voucher Program Community-action and housing-access provider connected to Housing Choice Voucher assistance for eligible residents in Tazewell and Russell counties, along with other stabilization and community-service resources.
Housing Choice Voucher Community Action Eligibility / waitlists
Ask Housing Choice Voucher eligibility, waitlist status, application requirements, service area, and documentation Whether property-level screening or supervision address verification will be required
Area Tazewell / Russell counties
Mount Rogers Community Services — Behavioral Health & Housing Referrals Regional community-services board serving parts of Southwest Virginia. May support treatment access, case coordination, crisis services, substance-use services, community support, and housing-resource referrals for eligible clients.
Behavioral Health Supportive Referrals Eligibility applies
Ask Assessment, substance-use services, mental-health support, crisis services, case management, and housing-resource referrals Whether coordination is available for court, probation, parole, or reentry needs
Area Washington / Smyth / Wythe / Mount Rogers service area
Frontier Health — Behavioral Health, Recovery & Supportive Referrals Regional behavioral-health and substance-use provider serving parts of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. May support treatment access, recovery planning, case coordination, crisis services, and housing-resource referrals for eligible clients.
Behavioral Health Recovery Support Confirm VA service area
Ask Substance-use treatment, mental-health services, recovery support, crisis services, and housing-resource referrals Whether coordination is available for court, probation, parole, or reentry needs
Area Bristol / far Southwest Virginia / confirm service location
🛠️ Eligible Housing Authorities, Recovery Housing & Confirm-First Providers
Beyond Housing — Bristol Redevelopment & Housing Authority Bristol’s designated public housing agency, formerly Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority, connected to public housing, affordable housing, and Housing Choice Voucher access depending on waitlists and eligibility.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether criminal-history screening is property-specific or program-specific
Area Bristol / Washington County
Norton Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Public Housing & Vouchers Local housing authority serving Norton with affordable housing opportunities, public housing communities, and Housing Choice Voucher information for eligible low-income households.
Housing Authority Public Housing / Vouchers Waitlists / screening
Ask Open waitlists, public housing availability, voucher rules, screening standards, and required documents Whether documentation can support supervision address review
Area Norton / Wise County region
Wise County Redevelopment & Housing Authority — Section 8 Rental Assistance Wise County housing authority pathway connected to Section 8 rental assistance and landlord participation information for communities including Wise, Norton, Appalachia, Big Stone Gap, and surrounding areas.
Section 8 Rental Assistance Availability varies
Ask Section 8 availability, waitlist status, landlord list, property screening, and required documents Whether a proposed landlord or unit can support supervision address verification
Area Wise County / Norton / Appalachia / Big Stone Gap
Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority — Public Housing Regional public housing authority serving Cumberland Plateau communities. Eligibility, income limits, property availability, application rules, and screening standards should be confirmed directly before applying.
Regional Housing Authority Public Housing Waitlists / eligibility
Ask Eligibility, open waitlists, application rules, screening standards, property rules, and required documents Whether documentation can support supervision address review
Area Lebanon / Cumberland Plateau region
Family Refuge Center of Southwest Virginia — Counseling & Family Support Abingdon-based support provider offering counseling, family support, and stabilization services for individuals and families facing life transitions, relationship stressors, trauma, and other barriers that can affect housing stability.
Family Support Counseling Confirm service fit
Ask Counseling, family support, stabilization services, and any referrals related to housing or safety planning Whether services can coordinate with probation, parole, treatment, or reentry case planning
Area Abingdon / Southwest Virginia
VARR & Oxford House — Southwest Virginia Recovery Housing Search Certified recovery residences and peer-run sober living homes may support reentry stability when openings, fees, house rules, testing, curfew, medication policy, visitor rules, transportation, and supervision compatibility are confirmed first.
Recovery Housing Sober Living Confirm house rules
Ask Openings, fees, house rules, interview process, drug testing, medication policy, transportation, and supervision acceptance Whether the home can provide written address or residency verification
Area Southwest Virginia / confirm by home

OACRA is an independent resource directory. Listings are provided for informational purposes only and do not guarantee eligibility, acceptance, availability, housing approval, supervision approval, or legal compliance. Always confirm current intake rules, availability, fees, documentation, and supervision requirements directly with the provider and the appropriate supervising authority before moving or paying deposits.

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