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COVID-19 Resources

We have created this page to be able to share with the entire RVA community some mutual aid resources that can be very useful during the continuity of the Covid-19 pandemic.
If you would like to send us a link or resouce to upload here, please send it to our Communications Coordinator, Carlos Bernate at carlos_bernate@shcrichmond.org
Testing/Vaccination Covid-19
Free COVID-19 Tests
How do I get the vaccine?
Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine near you
Sites In Richmond / Henrico Where You Can Get COVID-19 Testing
General information about Covid-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Sacred Heart Center constantly holds vaccination events at our facilities. Stay tuned for our posts on our FB or Instagram page for more information on these events.
Community Services List Compiled by Henrico County – Virginia
All individuals must meet income eligibility requirements.
Emergency Shelter
- CARITAS: Shelter program that provides safe indoor accommodation and non-collective shelter for women.
(804) 972-0813 – Qualifying Criteria: Existing shelter dwellers preparing to enter a permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing program.
- Housing Families First: Shelter program that provides safe indoor housing and connects households to housing and services
(804) 972-0813 – Qualifying Criteria: Residents of existing shelters preparing to enter a rapid rehousing program or permanent supportive housing.
- Housing Families First: Shelter program that provides safe indoor housing and connects households to housing and services
(804) 972-0813 – Qualifying Criteria: Residents of existing shelters preparing to enter a rapid rehousing program or permanent supportive housing.
Homeless and Housing Assistance
Homeless Outreach
(804) 972-0813
Qualifying Criteria: Henrico County Unsheltered Homeless and Housing Definition Costs.
Richmond OAR:
Housing Assistance
Sara Dimick (804)643-2746 info@oarric.org
Qualifying Criteria:Individuals who have recently been released from Henrico County Jails
HOME, Inc. (Virginia Equal Housing Opportunities):
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
(804) 354-0641
Qualifying Criteria: Henrico County Homeowners; the inability to pay the mortgage must be related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Housing Families First:
Short-term rental assistance and services to help people get housing quickly
(804) 972-0813
Qualifying Criteria: Homeless families or individuals
St. Joseph’s Villa:
Short-term rental assistance and services to help people get housing quickly
(804) 972-0813
Qualifying Criteria: Homeless families or individuals
Humanity:
Assistance and training in job search
(804) 461-3585
Qualifying Criteria: Henrico residents in need of employment assistance
Association for Housing Affordability:
Coordinate the referral network that connects people to housing services, including emergency rental assistance, affordable rental options, and other needs directly related to the COVID-19 crisis
(804) 422-5061
Qualifying Criteria: All Citizens
Legal Assistance
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society:
Legal assistance for issues related to COVID-19
(804) 648-1012
Rating Criteria: Impact on housing for Henrico residents due to COVID-19
Small Business Support
Technical assistance and direct financial assistance to qualifying Henrico County small businesses (e.g., 25 or fewer employees and serving low-income areas) to help make business adjustments to allow them to continue operating during the COVID-19 pandemic
(804)-505-4183 infovirginia@lisc.org
Qualifying Criteria: Qualified businesses with 25 or fewer employees. You must serve in a low- or moderate-income area.
Crisis Counseling
Counseling Fees for Anger Management and Health Relationship Programs
Ryan Arey (804) 545-5904 ryan.arey@cccofva.org
Qualification Criteria: Henrico County low- and moderate-income individuals and families
Community Testing Follow-up-Support
COVID-19 testing and follow-up support
Deanna Krautner (804) 489-0169 Deanna.krautner@vdh.virginia.gov
Qualifying Criteria: Individuals who have tested positive