HSAC staff assesses homeless and at-risk individuals for the following barriers:

• Current housing crisis
• Criminal History
• Mental Health History
• Substance Use History
• Current income and benefits
• Credit history and other debts

The primary focus of HSAC is to create a streamlined process for single adults who are homeless or facing homelessness to access services. Additionally, the Eligibility Screening is an effective tool used to identify individuals facing homelessness who are able to maintain their housing either through rental assistance or case management services. HSAC provides referrals for:

• Diversion services through the Department of Community and Human Services/Office of Community Services
• Emergency shelter services through Carpenter’s Shelter and Alexandria Community Shelter

If you are a family seeking emergency shelter in the City of Alexandria, please call the Department of Community and Human Services/Office of Community Services at 703-746-5700 to schedule an Eligibility Screening appointment.

To schedule an appointment with the Homeless Services Assessment Center, please contact Program Coordinator, Michael Shields at michaelshields@carpentersshelter.org or (703) 548-0452.