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Explore Housing and Homelessness Assistance

Get Help from a DVS Veteran and Family Support specialist. Our specialists are located throughout the state and can direct you to local resources in your community.

Request Assistance from DVS for Homelessness & Eviction

Connect with housing resources, homelessness assistance, emergency assistance, and support services available to Veterans and their families across Virginia.

What can Virginia Department of Veterans Services do to Help?

  • Provide care coordination for needed services.
  • Conduct individualized assessments.
  • Connect you with community resources.
  • Partner with the Federal Veterans Affairs's Supportive Services for Veteran Families.
  • Provide referrals to the Federal Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program.
  • Offer support groups and peer support.
Request Assistance from DVS for Homelessness & Eviction


Crisis/Homeless Assistance

If you are homeless or in a housing crisis, Virginia has 16 organizations throughout the state, called Continuums of Care (CoCs), which are designed to help move you to stable housing, return you to maximum self-sufficiency, and prevent a return to homelessness. You may access these services through any of the CoCs listed in the directory linked below.

CoC Directory


Veterans Administration Counselors are available 24/7 to help veterans experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. Call 1-877-424-3838 (1-877-4AID-VET) or dial 211 Virginia, available 24/7 (resources for Veterans in need and service providers).

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