All applicants first must be screened for income & resource eligibility. Most intake is done over the telephone. Regular telephone intake is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For emergency cases, domestic violence cases, and cases for clients 60 years of age or older, telephone intake is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The phone numbers for intake are:
toll-free: 1-866-534-5243 or
1-800-868-1012 or
1-800-390-9983
local: 804-648-1012 or 804-200-6046 (Richmond)
804-862-1100 or 804-200-6046 (Petersburg)
434-296-8851 (Charlottesville)