Housing 

• City of Alexandria Housing and Homeless Services Hub provides housing options, case management, support groups and care for people with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/housing-and-homeless-services-hub 

• Resources for affordable housing https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/housingresourceguide.pdf 

• Housing Crisis Assistance Information on rental assistance, state funded resources for rent and mortgage relief https://www.alexandriava.gov/homeless-services/housing-crisis-assistance 

• NOVA Housing Resource Guide Emergency rent assistance is temporary, time-limited rent assistance that prevents individuals from being evicted and becoming homeless https://www.novahss.org/housing-resources/emergency-rent 

• Fairfax County Basic Needs Assistance provides access and referrals to both government and community based resources for Fairfax County residents https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/basic-needs-assistance 

• Recovery Housing Program | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

• Operation Renewed Hope Foundation. Coverage Area: DC, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, City of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County. 703-651-2545

Healthcare 

• VA Alexandria:  https://www.va.gov/alexandria-health-care/health-services/ 

• Alexandria Clinic Services:  https://www.alexandriava.gov/health-department/program/clinical-services 

• Mental Health Services, City of Alexandria. Information about DCHS adult mental health outpatient services and support groups. https://www.alexandriava.gov/adult-behavioral-health/adult-mental-health-outpatient-services 

• Grant Programs and Services for Homelessness | SAMHSA 

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Residential Services – City of Alexandria serving Alexandria, VA https://www.findhelp.org/city-of-alexandria–alexandria-va–mental-health-and-substance-abuse-residential-services/6290599953563648?postal=22305 

• Dr. Kate Elie, LCSW-C, DSW, MAC, Social Worker. Community Resource and Referral Center Washington, DC, VA Medical Center. (202) 745-3012

Legal

• Mediation & Legal Services through The Women’s Center. Mediation services with certified mediators who are attorneys offer an affordable way to reach an agreement on difficult issues (such as separation, custody, and property settlement agreements) in a controlled and confidential environment. Sessions are pay-as-you-go.Contact Patti J. Philipse directly at 703-691-3264 or at [email protected]. 

Nutrition & Exercise 

• Foundation Fitness, CJ Wesby:  www.foundfit.com 

• YMCA Alexandria 

Education & Training 

• Northern Virginia Regional Adult Education. Find the program that’s right for you. https://www.novarae.org/ 

Employment 

• Employment Resources for People Recovering From Substance Abuse Issues – ResumeBuilder.com. Resume Builder offers resources to help navigate the job search process and answer many of the most common questions. 

• 5 Tips For Your First Job In Recovery (sobernation.com) 

• Finding a Job After Rehab – Addiction Recovery Employment Guide (addictionhelp.com) 

• Pro Bono Job Coaches through Career Wellness Group – https://www.careerwellnesscheckup.com/covidcoaching 

• City of Alexandria Job Resources at https://www.alexandriava.gov/workforce-development/resources-for-job-seekers-and-workers 

Community/Fellowship 

• Alumnni connex 

• Annual “class” dinners 

• The Men’s Home breakfasts, meetings 

• Celebrate milestones