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  1. A Walk to Resilience Child Life Private Practice: Finding Strength During Challenging Times LLC
    Partnering with child and their families to build resilience during challenging times. Services offered include:
    Legacy building
    End of life/bereavement support
    Preparing for a funeral/celebration of life
    Child, family and sibling chronic illness support
    School re-entry after chronic illness, trauma or loss
    Opportunities for therapeutic activities and self-expression.
    Virginia Beach, VA
    804-381-1927
  2. ABBA List
    The ABBA List nonprofit mission is: Transforming Lives. This resource website provides a comprehensive list of free help, support and resources in Hampton Roads. Information is added and updated monthly.
    Hampton Roads, VA
  3. Beach Community Partnership
    BEACH Community Partnership is a coalition of city, faith and nonprofit organizations on addressing homelessness. Families and individuals experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis can learn how to connect to the homeless service system in Virginia Beach and find organizations that provide support services, such as food, health services, basic assistance and more. See website for more details.
    104 N. Witchduck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 385-5167
  4. Burfoot House
    The Burfoot House is a transitional home and comprehensive program designed for homeless single women to achieve self-sufficiency.
    Chesapeake, VA
    (757) 522-7050
  5. C. Waldo Scott Center for H.O.P.E.
    After school programming for children, youth leadership programs, parenting classes/workshops, GED Classes, community outreach and support services, health screenings, cultural and leisure activities, spring and summer break camps.
    2308 Roanoake Avenue Newport News, VA 23607
    757-244-9223
  6. CHIME (Va.Beach Childrens Music Education)
    Our programs offer music education and assistance (including instruments) to underprivileged children and the Virginia Beach community-at-large.
    Virginia Beach, VA
  7. Community Alternatives,Inc.
    Focusing on integrating opportunities, and interrupting the cycle of addiction, we offer expertise and diverse services to individuals challenged with substance misuse, mental health diagnosis, or a disability.
    410 North Center Drive Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 468-7000
  8. Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater
    Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater is a Christ-centered organization with a calling to reach out to women and families involved in crisis-related pregnancies by offering real help for the present,
    hope for the future, and healing from the past.
    1100 Madison Plaza, Suite 104a Chesapeake, VA 23320
    757-410-9703
  9. DHS Public Assistance
    The Department of Human Services connects eligible citizens to federal, state and local resources for food, healthcare, childcare, cash assistance, workforce development, and energy and utilities assistance.
    741 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510
    757-664-6035
  10. Dream Catchers
    Provides therapeutic riding and other horse related activities to people with special needs in a caring and safe environment.
    10120 Fire Tower Road Toano, VA 23168 phone: fax: 757.566.1772 [email protected]
    757.566.1775
  11. Emergency Utility (Water) Payment Program
    The City of Norfolk's Utility (Water) Payment Program helps eligible residents avoid disruption of water service.
    Norfolk VA
    757-664-6035
  12. Family Services (City of Norfolk)
    The City of Norfolk provides services including foster care, transitional living for foster youth, adoption and foster care training, parenting support and preventative services.
    741 Monticello Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
    757-664-6000
  13. Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore
    Since 1981, the Foodbank, a member of Feeding Americaâ„¢ and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, has been providing food for hungry people throughout Southeastern Virginia and on the Eastern Shore.

    In our mission to lead the effort to eliminate hunger in our community, the Foodbank has distributed over 272 million pounds of food equating to over 226.8 million meals throughout our 4,745 square mile service area, which includes the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin and Virginia Beach as well as the counties of Southampton, Northampton, Sussex, Isle of Wight and Accomack.
    800 Tidewater Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23504
    757-627-6599
  14. Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula
    Established in 1986, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank has been the leading hunger relief organization across the greater Peninsula serving the 1 in 7 Virginians who experience the daily hardships of food insecurity. Food banks provide healthy food to individuals, children, families, seniors and veterans who otherwise might go without.

    Virginia Peninsula Foodbank serves families in the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg, and the counties of Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Surry and York.
    2401 Aluminum Ave. Hampton, VA 23661
    757-596-7188
  15. For the Love of Children Consulting
    Coparenting assistance and education for both parents and organizations. Support Groups, documentation assistance, parenting plans, workshops and coparenting coaching available. Focusing on minimizing child and family trauma, high conflict coparenting, and navigation of coparenting.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (757) 608-8156
  16. Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank
    The Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that was created to provide emergency supplies of diapers to those in need. Organized list of participating community partners throughout Hampton Roads.
    Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank 1600 Elbow Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23320
  17. H.E.R Shelter (Help & Emergency Response, Inc.)
    Providing Leadership, Advocacy, and Resources to survivors of Domestic Violence.

    In need of help? Please call the 24 hour emergency hotline 757-251-0144.

    Emergency shelter, Group Therapy, Donations, Food, Children and Teen Program, Mentoring, Court Advocate, Volunteers, Fundraising, Speaking Engagements.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (757) 485-1445
  18. Habitat For Humanity South Hampton Roads
    Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads’ mission is to build affordable homes that strengthen families and communities in South Hampton Roads.
    900 Tidewater Dr Norfolk, VA 23504
    757-640-0590
  19. Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings and Provisions (HELP), Inc.
    HELP provides shelter, healthcare, and support to residents of Hampton and Newport News.
    1320 Lasalle Ave Hampton, VA 23669
    (757) 727-2577
  20. Housing Crisis Hotline – Hampton Roads
    HOUSING CRISIS HOTLINE (Managed by ForKids, Inc.)

    (757) 587-4202

    Hours of Operation:
    Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

    The Housing Crisis Hotline is the starting point for anyone who is experiencing a housing crisis throughout Greater Hampton Roads and in need of shelter, case management, and related services and/or community resources.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (757) 587-4202
  21. INSPIRE Family Empowerment
    A nonprofit dedicated to minimizing trauma in children and strengthening families. Providing parent advocacy services in CPS cases, resource and referral, and are launching a shared housing program to provide safe and affordable shelter.
    Norfolk, VA
    757-901-2423
  22. Jeanna’s iFeed
    Jeanna's iFeed mission is to serve the community and beyond by providing cooked meals, wellness education, essential needs & resources to families, individuals and senior community in need during difficult times.
    900 Commonwealth Place Suite 210 Virginia Beach, VA 23464
    (757) 734-7154
  23. LINK of Hampton Roads, Inc
    Human Services organization working with disabled persons - families, individuals, men, women and children. Provides shelter, transitional housing for veterans and permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Largest homeless provider on the Peninsula.
    10413 Warwick Blvd Newport News, VA 23601
    (757) 595-1953
  24. Lunch Crunch
    Lunch Crunch is a 501 c3 Non-Profit Organization that satisfies delinquent or depleted school meal account in the Hampton Rds Va and surrounding areas.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (757) 679-4482
  25. Moving Forward Reaching Back
    Moving Forward Reaching Back is a local, 501c3 non-profit that focuses on three core areas: Literacy, Motivational Productions and Community Outreach. Programs under these core areas will help educate, inspire, and provide youth in all communities opportunities to explore their dreams and passions while gaining life experiences.
    501 Viking Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    757-708-8700
  26. Our Children Our Village
    Our Children Our Village recognizes that single parents sometimes experience life differently than other families. Our Children Our Village is committed to addressing their concerns surrounding their emotional, financial and physical stability through networking, outreach, community resources, and partnerships.
    3419 Virginia Beach Blvd #D37 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    757-354-4689
  27. Parents in Need – PIN Hampton Roads
    Parents in Need is a year-round program that assists families with the needs of young children. PIN has a "free shop" in Chesapeake that is open by appt. only. PIN is open to the Hampton Roads community and provides essentials for infants through age 6.
    116 Reservation Road Chesapeake, VA 23322
    (757) 296-2423
  28. People in Need (PiN)
    PiN exists to provide food, clothing, shelter, and free medical care for people that are either homeless or extremely poor. The ultimate focus is to help the homeless of Hampton Roads transform their lives by meeting them where they are and sharing a God that loves them and wants a relationship with them. Services that may be available include meals, clothing, showers, laundry, medical services, bible study, addiction guidance.
    1164 Millers Lane, Suite A Virginia Beach, VA 23451
    757.962.3567
  29. Regional Housing Crisis Hotline
    Provides information and screening for shelter, rental assistance and other resources in the greater Hampton Roads area.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    757-587-4202
  30. Ronald McDonald House Charities
    Our mission at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norfolk (RMHC-Norfolk) is to keep families close to children facing medical challenges. We fulfill our mission by providing lodging for families of seriously ill children.
    404 Colley Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23507
    757-627-5386
  31. Samaritan House
    For immediate assistance, call their hotline at 757-430-2120

    Since 1984, Samaritan House has sought to foster personal safety, growth and self-sufficiency in adults and their children through freedom from sexual and domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness in Hampton Roads by providing emergency and permanent housing, support services and community outreach to victims.
    2620 Southern Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452
    757-631-0710
  32. Seton Youth Shelters
    Seton Youth Shelters provides 24-hour emergency shelter for youth ages 9 up to 18 years old, serves runaway, homeless, and trafficked youth and youth in crisis within their family, school and/or community. Youth Outreach Program includes Van Outreach, Safe Place services and Special Outreach Projects. A FREE mentoring program is available to youth 4 to 18 years old who have been affected by the incarceration (past or present) of someone in their lives. Parenting classes, Teen anger management program.
    SETON YOUTH SHELTERS HOTLINE: 757.498.4357
    Virginia Beach, VA
    757.963.5795
  33. Shaping Your Future Homes
    We serve a wide variety of special needs populations with all-inclusive affordable housing. We are committed to providing our clients with clean, safe all inclusive living arrangements.
    (757) 528-2850
  34. ShoeLady.Org, Inc.
    ShoeLady coordinates with Hampton Roads schools to provide shoes to children who need them.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (757) 869-7070
  35. Sleep in Heavenly Peace
    Nonprofit organization that builds and delivers beds to children who do not have a bed. Proudly serving the peninsula to include Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg & James City County
    Hampton Roads Peninsula, VA
    (757) 897-9509
  36. Stand Up For Kids – Hampton Roads
    Programming in support of homeless youth up to age 24 and their dependents. Providing mentoring, hot meals, games/crafts, counseling, and assistance with immediate needs.
    576 N Birdneck Road #125 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  37. The Blessed Hands Program
    The Blessed Hands program provides the Hampton Roads community with essentials such as formula, diapers, wipes, clothing and much more!

    This program has no qualifications and is open 1pm - 3pm every Saturday. Please arrive by 12:30pm if in need of diapers, wipes, and/or formula.
    2830 Airline Blvd Suite D Portsmouth Virginia 23701
  38. The Wonder Years Network
    The Wonder Years Network is an organization that stands to support young adults with a holistic health and wellness approach. The goal is to provide these services with no fees attached. Offering summer camp to Newport News elementary students.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (904) 419-9026
  39. THRIVE Peninsula
    THRIVE Peninsula (Denbigh United Christian Outreach - DUCO est. 1973) serves Virginia Peninsula individuals and families facing economic hardship.
    13195 Warwick Blvd, Unit 2C Newport News, VA 23602
    (757) 877-6211
  40. Transitions Family Violence Services
    Transitions Family Violence Services is the sole provider of comprehensive family violence services in Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, and a co-provider of services for York County.
    York County, VA
    (757) 723-7774
  41. Union Mission Ministries
    Emergency shelter for men, woman, and families, Christian discipleship, and job skills training, overnight summer camp, senior living center, children’s home, drug and alcohol treatment center.
    5100 East Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 627-8686
  42. Village Family
    We will provide clothing, food, resources, educational items to individuals and families in the community. Donations, food and clothing will be accepted and distributed to help individuals and families within the community.
    Norfolk, VA
    (757) 656-9577
  43. Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
    The VAFCC is not a medical clinic, but can assist you in locating a free clinic in your area. It is a membership organization for the free and charitable clinics in Virginia.
    Hampton Roads, VA
    (804) 340-3434
  44. Virginia Beach Counseling Services
    Virginia Beach Counseling Services has a variety of clinicians, able to provide services on weekdays, weekends and evenings for multiple challenges and issues that people may face. Services are offered to children, adolescents and adults with various needs. Se hable Español.
    5505 Indian River Rd, Ste 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23464
    (757) 289-1125
  45. Wesley Community Service Center, Inc.
    The Wesley Community Service Center, Inc. provides multiple programs and support for urgent and unmet individual, family and community needs in the South-side of Portsmouth Virginia. Food distribution, clothes closet, exercise class, Meals on Wheels, Summer Camp.
    1701 Elm Ave Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
    (757) 399-0541
  46. Western Tidewater Free Clinic
    The Clinic provides high-quality, non-emergency health care to the residents of Western Tidewater who cannot otherwise afford it. We serve uninsured, underinsured and underserved, age 18 or older with a household income at or below 300% FPL.
    2019 Meade Pkwy Suffolk, VA 23434
    (757) 923-1060