Embrace Home Housing currently has programs for single, adults and does not offer family or child-specific programs at this time.

 

We are happy to refer families and parents with children to trusted resources and programs throughout the Hampton Roads area that are better equipped to support their needs.

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Menchville House
A 46-bed emergency housing facility for homeless families.
Website: https://menchvillehouse.com
Phone: (757) 833-5980

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The Union Mission – Women and Children’s Shelter
Provides temporary safe shelter for homeless mothers and children, including meals, clothing, medical care, counseling, and case management.
Website: https://unionmissionministries.org
Main Line for Services: (757) 627-8686 ext. 351
Women Without Children: (757) 627-8686 ext. 354

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H.E.R. Shelter (Help and Emergency Response)
Offers emergency shelter and crisis support for women and their children in Portsmouth and Chesapeake.
Website: https://hershelter.com
24-Hour Hotline: (757) 485-3384

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Natasha House
Transitional housing for homeless women and their children, with a focus on promoting independence and long-term stability.
Website: https://natashahouse.org
Phone: (757) 898-1993
Email: info@natashahouse.org

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Samaritan House
Provides housing and supportive services for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence and human trafficking.
Website: https://samaritanhouseva.org
Office: (757) 631-0710
24/7 Hotline: (757) 430-2120
Address: 2620 Southern Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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YWCA South Hampton Roads
Offers crisis housing and services for women and families experiencing domestic violence.
Website: https://ywca-shr.org
Main Office: (757) 625-4248
24/7 Hotline: (757) 430-2120
Email: info@ywca-shr.org
Address: 835 Glenrock Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502

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Regional Resources (Hampton Roads)

Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
📞 757-420-8300

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
📞 757-596-5533

Habitat for Humanity South Hampton Roads
📞 757-455-0050

Housing Partnership
📞 757-221-0225

Local Housing Authorities

Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority
📞 757-523-0401

Franklin Redevelopment & Housing Authority
📞 757-562-0384

Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority
📞 757-727-6337

James City County Office of Housing and Community Development
📞 757-259-5340

Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
📞 757-928-2620

Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
📞 757-623-1111

Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority
📞 757-399-5261

Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
📞 757-539-2100

City of Virginia Beach – Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
📞 757-426-5750

York County Community Services – Housing
📞 757-890-3885

Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Endependence Center (Southside)
📞 757-461-8007

Insight Enterprises Inc. (Peninsula)
📞 757-827-0275

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (Peninsula)
📞 757-245-0217

LINK of Hampton Roads, Inc. (Peninsula)
📞 757-595-1953

Services for the Homeless

HOUSING CRISIS HOTLINE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Norfolk, Chesapeake, Western Tidewater, Peninsula Residents
  📞 757-587-4202
  📞 Toll-Free: 866-750-4431

• Virginia Beach Residents (Connection Point)
  📞 757-227-5932

• Portsmouth Residents
  📞 757-966-2107