Virginia Beach supports bridge and emergency housing through the Lighthouse Center, ForKids family shelters, and partnerships with the Hampton Roads Continuum of Care. Most placements run through coordinated entry rather than walk-in intake.
The Lighthouse Center provides daytime services, showers, mail, and case management, while overnight shelter capacity comes through ForKids family programs and regional partners. Coordinated entry through the Hampton Roads CoC prioritizes placement based on vulnerability scoring rather than arrival order. Bridge housing typically runs 30 to 90 days, paired with rapid rehousing or permanent supportive housing exits. Virginia Beach DHNP funds gap-rent assistance and works with the Community Services Board for behavioral health-specialized placements. Veterans access dedicated VA pathways through Hampton VA Medical Center.
There are no civil violations for residents, but program rule breaches can affect placement priority. Operators who run unpermitted shelters can face zoning enforcement.
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