Homeless Shelter, Eligibility Determination

Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness

12011 Government Center Parkway
Suite 942
Fairfax, VA 22035

(703) 222-0880

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 222-0880
Toll-Free
(800) 230-6977
TTY/TTD
711
Email
OPEHGeneralMail@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Who We Are

Fairfax County has six emergency shelters for individuals and families who are homeless. Each shelter is operated by community nonprofit organizations under contract with the County. Fairfax County also offers a hypothermia prevention program during the winter. 

Human Services Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880 conducts an interview with the family to determine eligibility for shelter or other emergency services and makes the referral to the nearest local shelter. The TTY number is 711.  Visit Emergency Shelters for a location of each shelter 

Adults without children may self-refer to the Baileys Crossroads Shelter, the Eleanor Kennedy Shelter, or the Embry Rucker Community Shelter.

Other languages include Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Italian, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu and Vietnamese.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
,
French
,
Korean
,
Multi-Lingual
Service Area(s)
Alexandria City
,
Fairfax City
,
Fairfax County
,
Falls Church City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Residents of Fairfax County and cities of Fairfax and Falls Church

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm

Intake Process
Call the Human Services Coordinated Services Planning, then an interview will be conducted. After business hours, families with children in need of shelter should go directly to the nearest family shelter. If you see someone at night who is unsheltered and you think could be at risk of hypothermia, call the county’s non-emergency phone line at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Social Worker
Intake Contact Email
OPEHGeneralMail@fairfaxcounty.gov
Intake Contact Telephone
(703) 222-0880

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