Help and Support Groups

Below you will find programs available to persons and families in Hampton Roads in need of support, counseling, and/or assistance. We try to list those programs that are free or minimal cost.

If your church hosts additional programs that they would like to have included, please email us the info, at churchguide@usa.com.

If you utilize any of these services, please remember to tell the provider you saw it listed in the Church & Good Business Guide.

• Alcoholism
• Bankruptcy
• Battered/Beaten Shelters For Families
• Clothing
• Divorce/Separation
• Education Assistance
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Foster Care
• Fuel/Utility Assistance
• Health
• Homeless
• Marital Problems
• Pregnancy
• Seniors/Adult Care
• Sexual Abuse
• Substance Abuse
• Work/Career Help

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  Bankruptcy

  Credit Control
  Debt Management and awareness classes.
  Offered free by Safe Harbour Credit Management.
  Call Mike Taylor at 340-2564, ext. 400

  Financial Counseling
  Counseling, assistance and support in financial difficulties.
  Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia.
  Offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk,
  Suffolk, Newport News and Williamsburg
  For info call 467-7707.

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  Battered/Beaten Shelters For Families

  Samaritan House
  Safety from abuse
  2620 Southern Blvd., Virginia Beach
  757-430-2120

  Women In Crisis - YWCA
  757-625-4248
  HELPLINE: (757) 625-5570

  Non-Christian sources …

  Genieve Shelter
  Victims of domestic abuse
  1548-C Holland Road, Suffolk
  757-925-4365

  HER Shelter
  Domestic violence, teen date violence
  757-485-1445

  Suffolk Shelter
  757-934-1353

  Transitions
  A pathway to safety
  Hampton 757-722-2261
  HOTLINE – (757) 723-7774

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  Clothing

  Catholic Charities
  Offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News and Williamsburg.
  For info call 490-4931

  Kempsville Presbyterian Church
  Clothing Closet - 431-4523
  3900 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach
  Tues.-Saturday 9:30-11:30 am
  Men, women and children’s clothing

  Open Door Chapel
  3177 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
  757-340-1441
  Mon. & Wed. 10-2

  Princess Anne Plaza UMC
  208 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach
  757-340-5775

  St. Gregory’s Catholic Church
  Clearfield Avenue, Norfolk
  757-497-8330

  Salvation Army
  757-499-0032

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  Divorce/Separation

  Safe Harbor Divorce/Separation
  Crisis Marriage Recovery Group
  Every 2nd & 4th Friday evening, 7:00 pm- 8:45 pm.
  New Destiny Outreatch Ministries
  10 Parkerson Lane
  Chesapeake, VA 23323
  Work/Career Help

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  Emergency Financial Assistance

  Catholic Charities of Eastern VA
  Chesapeake Office 484-0703
  3804 Poplar Hall Road, Suite A, Ches.

  Church Social Ministries (NUOM)
  Makes limited grants of assistance
  972 Norfolk Square, Norfolk
  757-461-4213

  Operation Blessing International (OBI)
  977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach
  757-226-3400

  Our House Family Shelter
  Crisis financial assistance. One time payment to avoid utility cutoff, foreclosure or eviction.
  757-545-4075

  Star of the Sea Catholic Church
  Assist Virginia Beach residents only
  1404 Pacific Avenue, Va. Beach
  757-428-1244

  Salvation Army
  Hampton: 838-4875
  Norfolk: 461-7646 or 455-9677
  Portsmouth: 393-2519
  Suffolk: 539-5201

  Social Services
  Chesapeake: 382-2000
  Hampton: 727-1800
  Newport News: 926-6300
  Norfolk: 664-6000
  Portsmouth: 405-1800
  Suffolk: 923-3000
  Virginia Beach: 437-3200

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  Education Assistance

  Christian Education Scholarships
  Financial assistance provided for those parents
  wanting to give their children a Christian
  education but need monetary assistance.
  For information email faith_first@verizon.net
  or call (215) 624-1716

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  Food Assistance

  Bread Ministry
  Help for those destitute but make too much to qualify
  for help from social service agencies.
  Jack Chase's Bread Ministry.
  Contact 273-0818
  www.chefnoah.com

  Food Pantry
  Church of the Ascension
  4853 Princess Anne Rd., Va. Beach
  Monday thru Thurs. 10:00 - Noon
  (For Va. Beach Residents) 495-1886

  Food Pantry
  Life More Abundantly Ministries, Inc.
  1080 Aragona Blvd., Virginia Beach
  757-473-3084
  HOURS: Tues-Fri. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

  Food Pantry
  New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C.
  118 Erie Avenue, Virginia Beach
  757-425-8431

  Food Pantry
  Open Door Chapel
  3177 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
  757-340-1441 -- Tues, Wed. & Thurs 10-2

  Food Pantry
  Our House Family Shelter
  Chesapeake residents.
  757-545-4075

  Food Pantry
  St. Gregory’s Catholic Church
  Clearfield Avenue, Norfolk. 757-497-8330
  Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 12:15-1:30

  Food Pantry
  St. Mark’s Catholic Church
  1505 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach
  757-479-1010

  Food Pantry
  Trinity Christian Fellowship
  5245 Challedon Dr., Virginia Beach
  Contact Rev. Thompson 739-0282

  Lunch Ministry
  West Hampton Baptist Church
  Serves a free lunch every Thursday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Industrial Park area of Newport News.
  Location is 631 Aberdeen Road, Hampton.

  Hot Meals
  Judeo-Christian Outreach
  1053 Virginia Beach Blvd., Va. Beach
  757-491-2846
  Mon.-Fri. 6 pm, Sat., Sun. & Holidays 3 pm
  Sunday morning breakfast 8 am

  Hot Meals
  Potter’s House - Virginia Beach UMC
  212 19th Street, Virginia Beach
  (Tues. Thurs. Bag Lunch) 428-7727

  Hot Meals
  Star of the Sea Catholic Church
  1404 Pacific Avenue, Va. Beach
  757- 428-1244
  Lunch Monday, Wed. & Friday 11 am

  Christmas Dinner Baskets
  Trinity Christian Fellowship
  5245 Challedon Dr.
  Virginia Beach, VA 23462
  Contact Rev. Thompson 739-0282

  Non-Christian sources …
  Compassion Center
  428-3277

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  Foster Care

  Heal a Wounded Child
  Seeking foster homes for hurting children.
  United Methodist Family Services.
  Call 490-9791, ext 16.

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  Fuel/Utility Assistance

  Human Warmth & Care Fund
  Lutheran Council of Tidewater
  400 West Olney Rd., Norfolk
  757-623-0155

  Our House Family Shelter
  Crisis financial assistance. One time payment to avoid utility cut off.
  757-545-4075

  First Call for Help 757-594-4636
  Fuel Assistance Program 757-437-3200
  STOP Organization 757-858-1368

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  Health

  Healing School
  Healing and prayer for the sick
  New Destiny Outreach Ministries
  Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 P.M.
  10 Parkerson Lane
  Contact Hedy Michelson at 288-8275

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  Homeless

  Judeo-Christian Outreach
  1053 Virginia Beach Blvd.
  Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  Dick Powell 491-2846

  Loving Care Ministries
  Second chance for homeless families.
  2804 Salem Road, Virginia Beach
  757-430-4101

  Our House Family Shelter
  Transitional housing for homeless families
  In Chesapeake
  757-545-4075

  The Dwelling Place
  Providing safe and secure emergency shelter for the homeless. Assistance to self sufficiency.
  Two shelters in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk.
  757-624-9879

  Victory Home
  Whether abused, addicted, or abandoned, people can receive healing, hope and help through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  Part of Geneva Park Ministries, 2400 Gilmerton Road, Chesapeake.
  Contact 487-2633 or Melissa@genevaparkministries.com

  Salvation Army
  Hampton: 838-4875
  Norfolk: 461-7646 or 455-9677
  Portsmouth: 393-2519
  Suffolk: 539-5201

  Union Mission
  623-0642

  Non-Christian support includes …

  Emergency Food & Shelter Program
  2708 Chestnut Avenue
  Newport News, VA 23607
  244-6121 Angela Peoples

  Friends of the Homeless
  1600 – 25th Street, Newport News
  757-928-0012

  Homeless Intervention Program
  Virginia Beach Social Services
  3432 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
  437-3200 Dean Shepperd
  Provides financial assistance for rent or mortgage to avert eviction or end homelessness.

  Homeless Prevention Program
  The Planning Council
  130 W. Plume Street, Norfolk, 23510
  Contact JoAnn Schultz.
  Provides financial assistance for rent, mortgage and/or utilities, including security deposits, when needed, to avert eviction or end homelessness.

  Suffolk Shelter for Homeless
  400 Finnely Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
  Edna Patterson 934-1353

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  Marital Problems

  A Safe Harbour
  Ministry to those experiencing divorce/separation or crisis marriages.
  Meeting the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month at 7:00 P.M.-8:45 P.M
  New Destiny Outreach Ministries
  10 Parkerson Lane, Chesapeake
  Contact Hedy Michelson at 277-8275

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  Pregnancy

  Pregnancy Assistance
  Obtain free tests, abortion and adoption information,
  post-abortion counseling, maternity and baby items.
  Housing, classes. Confidential / free.
  Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater
  3 offices in Hampton Roads.
  Call hotline for info 499-4444.

  Pregnancy Counseling
  Counseling, assistance and support for
  both planned and unplanned pregnancies.
  Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia.
  Offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk,
  Suffolk, Newport News and Williamsburg.
  For info call 467-7707.

  Resource Pregnancy Centers
  Hampton Executive Office
  2019 Cunningham Dr., Suite 402, 23666
  Location: Riverdale Shopping Plaza Area
  Voice/Office: (757) 827-0303
  Williamsburg Satellite Office
  1117 Old Colony Lane, 23185
  Location: Across from the Fresh Market off Jamestown Road
  Voice/Office: (757) 476-6567
  No appointment necessary
  E-mail: hptrpc@cavtel.net
  www.carenetrpc.org/

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  Seniors/Adult Care

  Parental Care
  Counseling, assistance and support when caring for your parents.
  Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia.
  Offices in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Newport News.
  Call 467-7707.

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  Sexual Abuse

  Compass
  Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Programs
  for schools, youth organizations, churches.
  Survivor workshops.
  For info 430-8686 or
  www.asafersociety.org

  Response YWCA
  Sexual Assault
  757-625-4248
  HELPLINE: 622-4300

  Victory Home
  Whether abused, addicted, or abandoned,
  people can receive healing, hope and help through
  the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  Part of Geneva Park Ministries
  2400 Gilmerton Road, Chesapeake
  Contact 487-2633 or
  Melissa@genevaparkministries.com

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  Substance Abuse

  Heart to Heart
  Weekly support group offers assistance for individuals coping with substance abuse, mental health issues, anger, grief, depression, jealousy, or any other emotional issues.
  Meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m.
  6220 Pardue Ct. Virginia Beach
  Dr. T. Darnell Saunders 432-9502
  Deacon Adam Saunders 617-2825
  Brother Benjamin Jefferson 644-8978

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  Work/Career Help

  Back to Work
  Women with financial needs are provided clothing
  needed to go to work or interview for a job, at no cost.
  Call Joy Ministries at 420-2625 to see if you qualify for assistance.

  Heart To Heart
  Training on how to properly fill out a job application and the proper things to do at your job interview. Wed. at 6:00 p.m.
  6220 Pardue Ct. Virginia Beach, VA
  (Classes are held only when there are four or more people who have signed up for the training). Contact:
  Dr. T. Darnell Saunders 432-9502
  Deacon Adam Saunders 617-2825
  Brother Benjamin Jefferson 644-8978

  Jail to Work
  Individuals recently released from jail are
  given the clothing they need to secure a job.
  Beauty of Ashes Ministry
  487 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News.