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Loudoun County Virginia - Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Opens November 15 13 November 2023 ( news )
Loudoun County , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Nov 13,2023
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The Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter will open Wednesday , November 15 , 2023 , for single adults aged 18 and older in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness . This temporary shelter , which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment and meals , will be open from 5:00 p . m . to 8:30 a . m . , seven nights a week through March 31 , 2024 .
The Hypothermia Prevention Shelter is located at 16450 Meadowview Court in Leesburg , just past the Loudoun Homeless Services Center . The shelter had been previously co - located within the Loudoun Homeless Services Center , which had a limited capacity . This new temporary location allows for additional capacity , while remaining in close proximity to daytime services , if needed .
All shelter guests will be required to first check in at the Loudoun Homeless Services Center located at 19520 Meadowview Court . After checking in , guests will be served dinner and then directed to the Hypothermia Prevention Shelter .
For safety and security , all guests will be asked to store personal belongings ( outside of limited essential items ) in secure storage on site . The Loudoun County firearms ordinance prohibits firearms and ammunition in county facilities .
For daytime drop - in services , individuals may visit the Loudoun Homeless Services Center . The center is located at 19520 Meadowview Court in Leesburg and is open every day from 8:30 a . m . to 5:00 p . m . The center provides meals , laundry and shower facilities as well as information on other community resources , such as food , clothing , medical care , mental health care , public benefits , obtaining an ID and employment opportunities .
Free bus transportation to the shelter will be provided daily at the times and locations listed below:
Sterling
: Loudoun County Transit Bus Route 82 bus stop across the street from the William Watters House , 22365 Enterprise St . in Sterling . Pickup time is 5:00 p . m .
Leesburg
: The front of the Shenandoah Office Building , 102 Heritage Way NE in Leesburg . Pickup time is between 5:30 – 6:00 p . m .
More information about transportation is available by calling the Loudoun Homeless Services Center at 703 - 771 - 5429 .
The Hypothermia Prevention Shelter and the Loudoun Homeless Services Center are operated by Loudoun County in partnership with Shelter House , Inc . and the Loudoun County Continuum of Care ( CoC ) . The CoC is a coalition of public , nonprofit and faith - based organizations that provide a variety of shelter and support services to those experiencing homelessness or people at risk of becoming homeless .
More information about services available to those experiencing homelessness in Loudoun County may be found at
loudoun . gov/homelessservicesor by calling Loudoun County Information and Referral at 703 - 777 - 0420 , Monday - Friday , 8:30 a . m . – 5:00 p . m . For support after hours , call the Loudoun Homeless Services Center at 703 - 771 - 5429 .
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