Shelter
If you are 3 days or less away from losing housing or are already experiencing homelessness, call the Homeless Connection Line at (804) 972-0813. This phone line facilitates access to resources and shelter alternatives.
CARITAS Emergency Shelter
The CARITAS Emergency Shelter provides safe and stable housing for adults experiencing homelessness in the Richmond region. CARITAS actively participates in the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care (GRCoC), which seeks to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness.
THE CHALLENGE
The rates of homelessness and housing instability in the Richmond area continue to rise. Richmond has seen a 10% increase in homelessness since 2020, with the lack of affordable housing and access to recovery services cited as major contributing factors. There is a growing gap in services for individuals who are not only homeless but also struggling with co-occurring issues including substance use disorders, mental health issues, and other barriers to stability.
OUR SOLUTION
CARITAS receives all shelter placement referrals through coordinated entry.
In addition to shelter, participants can receive comprehensive case management, addiction recovery support, and workforce development.
Participants develop a Housing Stabilization plan, which identifies barriers to housing, establishes housing goals, and focuses on self-sufficiency.
CARITAS partners with Daily Planet Health Services to provide primary and behavioral healthcare– addressing traumas, mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and psycho-social stressors.
people received shelter in 2024
nights of emergency shelter provided in 2024
shelter meals provided in 2024
“Being in the shelter removed a lot of things to worry about. I could take the free city buses, I had food, I was safe. I didn’t have to worry about those things, and I could think clearly enough to focus on what I needed to do next.”
Shelter Participant