✅ Reentry-focused / system-level🛠️ Confirm with officer📍 Find Services by region
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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Shelters, sober living homes, recovery residences, transitional housing programs, reentry organizations, nonprofits,
community partners, and sponsors can help strengthen Virginia coverage across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads,
Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge, Southside, and Southwest Virginia.
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.
Accessvadoc.virginia.gov
Ask institutional reentry staff, probation, parole, or the local reentry contact about housing-resource options.
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.
Accessvacares.org
Ask for the local Virginia CARES partner serving the release or supervision area.
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 AgencyAffordable HousingScreening varies
Accessvirginiahousing.com
Use statewide housing information and rental search pathways.
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.
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.
Access211virginia.org
Dial 211
Search by city, county, ZIP code, or service need.
Ask
Current shelter access, intake windows, referral rules, and local housing navigation
Whether a program accepts people on probation, parole, or court supervision
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 HousingSober LivingHouse rules vary
Accessvarronline.org
Use VARR to identify certified recovery residence information and standards.
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.
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.
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.
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
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.
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.
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.
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 / HousingSupportive ServicesCoordinated 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.
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 ShelterHousing SupportConfidential 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.
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.
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 SystemShelter / HousingConfirm access point
Accessarlingtonva.us
Use county homeless services access information.
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.
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.
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 HousingSober LivingConfirm house rules
Checklist
Use VARR-certified recovery residence information and Oxford House vacancy search where applicable.
Ask each home directly about acceptance of residents on probation or parole.
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 HousingHigh-cost marketAddress approval
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms, landlord contact, and move-in date.
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.
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.
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.
Accessvacares.org
Ask for the Virginia CARES partner serving Richmond or the supervision area.
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 / HousingRapid RehousingCoordinated access may apply
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 ChildrenRapid RehousingEligibility 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.
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.
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.
Accessgreaterrichmondcoc.org
Use regional coordinated entry information for current access points.
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 HousingSober LivingConfirm house rules
Checklist
Use VARR-certified recovery residence information and Oxford House vacancy search where applicable.
Ask each home directly about acceptance of residents on probation or parole.
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 HousingUrban / SuburbanAddress approval
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms, landlord contact, and move-in date.
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 AccessLocal / RegionalConfirm service area
Check
Confirm whether Richmond-area providers serve the proposed county or city.
Ask local housing offices and community partners about current openings and intake rules.
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.
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.
Contactoarnorfolk.org
Ask for reentry intake and local housing-resource referrals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contactporthealth.org
Ask for local Virginia service availability and intake requirements.
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.
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.
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 SystemHousing Resource CenterConfirm 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.
Check
Start with the city where the person is physically located or where supervision is assigned.
Ask whether the provider serves Southside, Peninsula, or both.
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 HousingSober LivingConfirm house rules
Checklist
Use VARR-certified recovery residence information and Oxford House vacancy search where applicable.
Ask each home directly about acceptance of residents on probation or parole.
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.
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms, landlord contact, and move-in date.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 PathRegional SupportConfirm local route
Access
Start with the city or county where the person is physically located and where supervision is assigned.
Confirm service area before relying on a provider outside the county.
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.
Contactwinchesterva.gov
Ask about waitlists, application requirements, and screening standards.
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.
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 AccessSAW RegionConfirm service area
Check
Confirm whether a provider serves Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro, or all three jurisdictions.
Ask whether shelter or housing support requires a local referral.
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 HousingSober LivingConfirm house rules
Checklist
Use VARR-certified recovery residence information and Oxford House vacancy search where applicable.
Ask each home directly about acceptance of residents on probation or parole.
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 HousingSmall City / RuralAddress approval
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms, landlord contact, and move-in date.
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.
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.
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 ShelterCharlottesville AreaSeasonal / call first
Contactpacemshelter.org
Confirm current shelter access and intake process.
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 ShelterHousing NavigationConfirm 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.
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.
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 / FamiliesHousing SupportEligibility 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 PathLynchburg AreaConfirm local routing
Access
Start with local housing-support providers, shelter access points, and Lynchburg-area housing authorities.
Confirm whether providers serve Lynchburg city, Amherst County, Campbell County, or all three.
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.
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.
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.
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 HousingSober LivingConfirm house rules
Checklist
Use VARR-certified recovery residence information and Oxford House vacancy search where applicable.
Ask each home directly about acceptance of residents on probation or parole.
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 HousingUrban / Rural MixAddress approval
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms, landlord contact, and move-in date.
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.
Accessvacares.org
Ask for the Virginia CARES partner serving the release or supervision area.
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 PathDanville AreaConfirm local routing
Access
Start with local homelessness-response providers, DSS, community action, and city housing contacts.
Confirm current shelter and housing-support routing before travel or referral.
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 PathMartinsville / HenryConfirm current options
Access
Start with local housing contacts, DSS, community partners, and reentry-support providers serving Henry County.
Confirm service area, documentation, and transportation needs before relying on placement.
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 ActionStabilization SupportFunding 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 ActionHousing SupportFunding varies
Contacttricountyva.org
Ask for housing or emergency-assistance service routing.
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.
Access
Contact the community services board or behavioral-health provider serving the county of residence.
Ask for case coordination and housing-resource referral options tied to treatment needs.
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.
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 AuthorityLocal AccessConfirm waitlists
Check
Contact the city or county housing authority serving the proposed address.
Ask whether waitlists are open and whether property-specific screening applies.
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 HousingSober LivingConfirm house rules
Checklist
Use VARR-certified recovery residence information and Oxford House vacancy search where applicable.
Ask each home directly about acceptance of residents on probation or parole.
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 HousingSmall City / RuralAddress approval
Reminder
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms, landlord contact, and move-in date.
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.
TransportationRural AccessConfirm placement
Check
Confirm whether the proposed address works for reporting, required appointments, employment, and treatment access.
Do not rely on a rural address without a realistic weekly transportation plan.
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.
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.
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.
Contactfairviewhousing.org
Ask for Bristol Lifestyle Recovery, Mended Women Recovery, or current residential recovery intake.
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 ActionHousing ProgramsIncome 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.
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.
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.
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 HealthRecovery SupportConfirm 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contactcprha.org
Ask about county service area and application process.
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.
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.
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.