VIRGINIA BEACH — The city’s new Housing Resource Center, 104 N. Witchduck Road, is now open and serving people experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.
Homeless families and individuals who have previously connected with the Virginia Beach homeless service system have started moving into the family and singles shelter at the Housing Resource Center, according to a news release from Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation.
The day services center, which replaces the Lighthouse Center and provides expanded and enhanced day services, is also open.
The health center will begin offering services to the public beginning Monday.
Here’s a rundown:
Shelter, housing and meal services
Families and individuals who are homeless or in imminent danger of losing their home should first call the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline at 757-227-5932.
A specialist will screen calls and determine the nature of the housing crisis. Depending on the situation, referrals may be made to Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation for further assessment. The most vulnerable homeless families and individuals will be sheltered and housed at the Housing Resource Center or at nonprofit facilities in the community as space is available, according to the city.
Individuals who have previously connected with the homeless service system and matched for the apartments at the Housing Resource Center will move in later this month.
Dining hall meals are provided to Housing Resource Center shelter and day services participants only.
Health Center
The health center will open to the public on Monday, Sept. 24.
Southeastern Virginia Health Services will operate the health center and provide comprehensive primary care health services for adults and children, such as exams, immunizations, and management of chronic (hypertension, diabetes, etc.) and acute (cold, flu, etc.) conditions, according to the news release.
Health education, nutrition counseling, medication assistance, and laboratory services will also be offered on site.
Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 to 11 a.m.
All other times are by appointment only. For information about the health center, call 757-431-7353.
Day services
Unsheltered adults (ages 18 and older) in need of showers, laundry facilities, mail services, and housing support can access day services Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information about day services, call 757-385-5160.
For information about the Housing Resource Center, call 757-385-5167 or visit here.
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