Homeless Healthcare Program

The Homeless Healthcare Program (HHP) is a collaboration between the Fairfax County Health Department, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and non-profits that assists unhoused clients through referrals to community resources, acute medical care, education, and more. 

Need assistance right now? The Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) call-center can provide resources for emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance and other essential needs. Call CSP at 703-222-0880.

The Homeless Healthcare Program is staffed by four highly skilled nurse practitioners, each stationed in one of the four regions of Fairfax County. The team works in several locations across Fairfax, including three adult shelters, three family shelters, one shelter for those experiencing severe mental illness, two domestic violence shelters, various hypothermia sites, drop-in centers, and in the community through street outreach.

The Homeless Healthcare Program provides: 

  • A bridge between uninsured individuals until they get insurance or into a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
  • Assistance in applying for Medicaid and/or FQHC
  • Genoa Pharmacy waivers and FQHC waivers for the uninsured
  • Care for acute and chronic conditions
  • Prescriptions
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Letters to document disability for housing vouchers
  • Dental Program which provides routine cleanings, x-rays, extractions, fillings, and dentures through partnership with Northern Virginia Dental Clinic
  • Referrals

 

Drop-In Shelters

Drop-ins do not require you to have a referral, to register or expect you to divulge any personal information you wish to keep private. There is no cost and like the name suggests, you can simply drop by and see what support is available. Those who come in during drop-in hours can grab breakfast/lunch, shower, laundry, case management, and other services depending on location.

For families needing shelter, contact Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880 (TTY 711), Monday - Friday, from 8am to 4:30pm

Adults needing a shelter bed should call one of the adult shelters.

Find a full list of emergency shelters.

Expand the tabs below to see drop-in shelters by region.

Fairfax County map with Region 1 area highlighted

Eleanor Kennedy Shelter 
9155 Richmond Highway,  
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
703-799-0200

  • Drop-in: Monday and Wednesday 10am-4pm

 

Gartlan Center Drop-in
8119 Holland Road,
Alexandria, VA 22306

  • Homeless Healthcare Nurse Hours: Tuesday 12-4pm, Friday 8am-12pm

Fairfax County map with Region 2 area highlighted

Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter 
5914 Seminary Road,
Falls Church, VA 22041
703-820-7621

  • Drop-in: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm
  • Homeless Healthcare Nurse Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-4pm
  • Medical Respite Program

Fairfax County map with Region 3 area highlighted

Embry Rucker Shelter 
11975 Bowman Towne Drive,
Reston, VA 20190
703-437-1975

  • Drop-in: Tuesday/Thursday 10am-3pm, Saturday/Sunday 7am-1pm
  • Homeless Healthcare Nurse Hours: Tuesday, Thursday 10am-3pm 2
  • Medical Respite Program

Fairfax County map with Region 4 area highlighted

Lamb Center Drop-in
3160 Campbell Drive,
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-691-3178

  • Drop-in: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
  • Homeless Healthcare Nurse Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-12:30pm
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