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Blue Ridge Continuum of Care

The Blue Ridge Continuum of Care (BRCoC) is a coalition of agencies, nonprofits, congregations, and individuals working to end homelessness in the Blue Ridge Region of Virginia. The BRCoC is responsible for the homeless response system that meets the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in the Roanoke Valley (Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke counties; and the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem).

About

The Blue Ridge Continuum of Care envisions all persons and families in the Cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem, and the Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke to have a permanent, safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. For questions about the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care, contact Matt Crookshank at 540-312-8301 or matthew.crookshank@roanokeva.gov. Follow us on Facebook!

Membership

The Blue Ridge Continuum of Care (CoC) is accepting applications for membership from organizations and unaffiliated individuals who wish to work collaboratively to end homelessness and alleviate its hardships. The CoC is organized to carry out the responsibilities required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Learn more

FY26 CoC Program Competition is Now Open

For Housing Assistance:

  • Call 211 Virginia by dialing 2-1-1
  • Contact Central Intake at 540-853-1163

Documents: 

Facts and Myths about Homelessness in the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care

Strategic Plan: 

2022-2025 CoC Strategic Plan

Point in Time Reports

2026 Winter Point in Time Report

2025 Winter Point in Time Report

2024 Winter Point in Time Report

2024 Summer Point in Time Infographic

2023 Winter Point in Time Report

2023 Summer Point in Time Infographic

2022 Winter Point in Time Report

2022 Summer Point in Time Infographic

2021 Winter Point in Time Report

2021 Summer Point in Time Infographic

2020 Winter Point in Time Report

 

Homeless Management Information System Resources

HMIS Help Center – Click to access HMIS forms, policy manuals, and reference guides

HMIS Participating Agencies – Click to access agency-specific Release of Information (ROI) forms for use with clients