Community Resources
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Community Resources
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members."
– Coretta Scott King
Support services are a critical line of support that serves our local, and often marginalized, communities. We’ve done our best to include resources that are inclusive and accepting places to seek help.
Mental Health & Suicide Hotline: 988
Call 703-669-INFO (4636)
Loudoun Cares
Loudoun Cares offers FREE referral and information services for people seeking resources, including financial assistance and other support.
Suicide
National suicide prevention
Available 24 hours a day in both English & Spanish:
988
trans lifeline
Staffed by trans, non-binary, and non-conforming people:
877-565-8860
Housing
Shelters
artemis house
Domestic Violence Shelter
P.O. Box 139
Herndon, VA 20170
Phone: 703-435-4940
the good shepherd alliance
Families, Single Women & Single Mothers
20684 Ashburn Rd.
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: 703-724-1555
second chance assistance
Legal Services of Northern VA: Support for Re-Entry and Return to Communities legal assistance to address barriers to reintegration, including housing access, employment, credit reports, court costs and more.
Virginia Employment Commission: Resources on Federal Bonding, Virginia Civil Rights Restoration, and Public Assistance available to ex-offenders.
Rapid Rehousing through Volunteers of America
Financial and case management through VOA-C. Serving Loudoun County.
virginia housing search
Free resource that helps you find a home that fits your need and budget.
loudoun county domestic violence & abuse services
24-hour Hotline: 703-777-6552
Additional information and resources can be found by clicking here.
child protective services
Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5pm call: 703-771-KIDS
After Hours & on the Weekend call the Virginia State Child Protective Services Hotline:
800-552-7096
katherine k. hanley family shelter
Family Shelter
12970 Katherine Hanley Ct.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 571-522-6800
patrick henry family shelter
Family Shelter
3080 Patrick Henry Dr.
Falls Church, VA 22044
Phone: 703-536-2155
human trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 24/7, confidential assistance. 888-373-7888, or Text 233733. Chat is also available on their website below:
substance abuse & recovery
SAMHSA National Helpline: 24/7 treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
1-800-662-HELP
You can also access their online treatment locator here.
Oxford House, Recovery Housing: Self-run, Self-supported Recovery Houses. To see the Virginia listing sorted by city, click here.
NOVA Intergroup: Virtual AA Meetings.
crisis text line
Open 24 hours, you can text anytime you are in need of help:
Text START to 741-741
local emergencies
If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency please call:
911
trevor project
Serving LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24:
866-488-7386
Rapid Rehousing through Volunteers of America
Financial and case management through VOA-C. Serving Loudoun County.
sterling moblie markets
First come, first served, while supplies last.
120 Enterprise St., Sterling:
Mon: 1pm - 2:30pm (or until supplies last)
Sugarland Elementary School, Sterling
Thu: 10am - 12pm (or until supplies last)
national domestic violence hotline
800-799-SAFE, or text START to 88788
If it is safe for you to access the internet, you can visit their website and chat live here.
domestic abuse response team (DART)
Loudoun homeless services center
Community Shelter
16400 Meadowview Ct.
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 571-258-3033
loudoun county drop-in services & emergency shelters
Additional Resources & Help
job & employment assistance
Loudoun Workforce Resource Center: No-cost resource center for job seekers to help them accomplish their employment goals.
Crossroads Jobs, Inc: Free, individualized job placement and career development services for Loudoun County residents who are unemployed or under-employed.
STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES through loudoun county public schools
School Based Mental Health Services: Including bullying, substance use and crisis intervention, Positive Experiences in Education Relationships, Restorative Practices, transition back to school, anxiety and avoidance, suicide prevention and student-led mental health prevention programs. To see all the options for LCPS students, click here.
veterans
Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. Dial 988 then Press 1, or text: 838255
LAWS - Domestic violence & sexual assault services
Free, confidential services to all adults, youth and children who are victims of DV/IPV, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and child abuse in Loudoun County.
Adult protective services
Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5pm call: 703-777-0437, ask to speak to the Adult Protective Services Intake Worker
After Hours & on the Weekend: Call the Sheriff’s Office at 703-777-0445 and ask to have the on-call APS worker paged.
Loudoun affordable dwelling unit program
Click here to be re-directed to Loudoun Counties ADU Program website.
friends of guest house
Re-entry and transitional housing program for women, based in Alexandria, VA.
Food Insecurity
Loudoun hunger relief
There are many food pantries in the area, but Loudoun Hunger Relief is the oldest and largest organization in Loudoun County. Any household in Loudoun County may visit Loudoun Hunger Relief up to once per week at any LHR service location most convenient to you. Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers are available on the phone during office hours. See below for more details on locations and hours. *Please note, the Leesburg Pantry is available by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Leesburg pantry (appointment only)
Tue: 8:30am - 11am, 12pm - 3:pm, 4pm - 6pm
Wed: 8:30am - 11:30am
Thu: 1pm - 4pm, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fri: 8:30am - 11am, 12pm - 3pm
Sat: 9am - 11:30am