211

Housing & Shelter · Virginia · Free

Dial 211 — free 24/7 referral to housing, food, utility help, and shelters including LGBTQ+ welcoming options. Relevant for couples and chosen families needing housing where they won't be separated or harassed. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. LGBTQ+ youth represent 40% of homeless youth despite being 7% of the general youth population. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.

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