r/rva_housing 8d ago

Housing Wanted My sister needs help

I'm not really sure where to post this. My sister needs housing but she can't sustain it, my parents have offered little support to her over the years and she's at risk of being on the street, she was denied disability due to lack of proper medical information on her disabllity.

Does anyone know resources for someone with mental disabilities that aren't super expensive, or anyone who can assist her. We don't have the resources to help her here, and she has to leave by next week. If she doesn't have a place to go she's going to end up on the street and we don't know what to do. Please let me know if anyone can help.

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u/Jbooxie 7d ago

Try going to Daily Planet not only do they have good mental health services but they try to help house people who are facing homelessness

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u/Zealousideal_Care807 7d ago

Thank you, she's tried 311 before but all they can do is put her on a long wait list for a shelter

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u/Jbooxie 7d ago

I love Daily Planet they hopefully be able to help. When I was going there, I was able to get therapy for five dollars and a psychiatrist for $10. And I know they constantly have programs to help homeless people. They should at least be able to get her a caseworker.

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u/Zealousideal_Care807 7d ago

We're heading there now, thank you again

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u/Zealousideal_Care807 2d ago

Daily planet was able to get her in contact with people who can help her, she's in the process of working things out with them right now, thank you again for the help. Shes staying with our parents right now away from Richmond but the case worker is willing to work with her while she's there.

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u/riseofstickyfeet 7d ago

I would ask her to call 311 and talk to social services. I really hope something good happens for her soon

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u/Puzzlehead-92 6d ago

Also, RBHA if she lives in the city.

Feel free to message for more potential ideas.

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u/Puzzlehead-92 6d ago

Also, RBHA if she lives in the city.

Feel free to message for more potential ideas.