RVA Support
Find food, housing, health care, transportation, and other help in Richmond, VA and nearby
OpenBed
Find the right bed. Know before you call. Richmond-area shelter beds and who each program serves.
OpenSmile
Dental help, connected. Tell local practices what you need, no health details, and they can accept your request. Practices set their own boundaries.
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Start Here / General Assistance
11 resources
Where to begin when you are not sure who to call.
Food and Basic Needs
15 resources
Food pantries, meals, and everyday essentials.
Housing and Homelessness
11 resources
Shelter, rental help, and housing search.
Health and Mental Health
25 resources
Clinics, mental health, and substance-use support.
Families, Children and Foster Youth
29 resources
Support for families, kids, and foster youth.
Utilities, Phones and Internet
14 resources
Help with power, water, phone, and internet.
Transportation
15 resources
Buses, rides, and mobility programs.
Pets
14 resources
Pet food, low-cost vet care, and assistance.
Free Items
12 resources
Clothing, household goods, and no-cost items.
Cooling, Showers and Seasonal Help
12 resources
Cooling centers, showers, and seasonal programs.
Faith and Neighborhood Based Services
13 resources
Church and community-based pantries and aid.
Legal Help and Protective Services
11 resources
Legal aid and protective services.
Employment and Re-entry
19 resources
Jobs, training, and re-entry support.
Older Adults and Disability Services
17 resources
Services for seniors and people with disabilities.
Additional Benefits and Utility Assistance
16 resources
Extra benefits and utility help.
Laundry
2 resources
Free or low-cost laundry access and drop-off services.
Need help right now?
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 988. For general community help, dial 2-1-1.
Frequently needed help
Important notice
Availability, eligibility, hours, locations, and funding can change quickly. Call or check the linked website before traveling or promising assistance. Last reviewed July 18, 2026.
Join the Milena Chapter
The Milena Chapter is a RVA charity (born from Abi's Books & Brews). Members visit local services, confirm what's real, and add verification notes so neighbors can rely on the listings they find here. In person meeting attendance is required