Emergency Shelter in Pulaski County
Pulaski County is a mountain community with deep roots and a resilient spirit. When a housing crisis strikes, Central Intake connects you to the right shelter resource quickly — no matter where in the county you are.
Pulaski County shelter is coordinated through Central Intake — call now for immediate assistance
About Pulaski County
A Resilient Small-Town Community With Mountain Roots
Named for Count Casimir Pulaski — who helped save George Washington's life during the Revolutionary War — Pulaski County has always been a place where people look out for each other. The county's history runs through the Norfolk & Western Railway, which built the Town of Pulaski into a manufacturing hub in the 1880s, and through the agricultural communities of Newbern, Dublin, and the surrounding hollows.
Today, Pulaski County is an evolving mountain community balancing its heritage with new opportunities. Shelter for county residents in crisis is coordinated through Central Intake, which connects callers to the most appropriate resource in the NRV network — typically in neighboring Montgomery County or Radford.
Getting Help
How to Access Shelter from Pulaski County
Shelter is accessed regionally through Central Intake. Here's the process, step by step.
Call Central Intake
Dial (540) 639-3159. Let them know you're in Pulaski County — Dublin, Town of Pulaski, Newbern, or wherever you are.
Quick Assessment
A specialist will ask about your situation and connect you to the most appropriate available shelter without delay.
Get Placed Tonight
You'll be directed to available shelter — typically the New River Family Shelter or a partner program in the region.
After Business Hours?
If you're in crisis outside of business hours — evenings, weekends, or holidays — call the 24/7 Homeless Services Line at (540) 320-7028. Help is available around the clock.
Available Support
Programs Available to Pulaski County Residents
Emergency Shelter Referral
Central Intake places Pulaski County residents in partner shelters, most often in Christiansburg or Radford.
Seasonal Shelter
To Our House (November–March) provides additional emergency capacity during winter months.
Rapid Rehousing
Short-term rental assistance to move you back into stable housing in Pulaski County quickly.
Case Management
Support navigating housing, benefits, employment, and community resources once you're safely housed.
Emergency Financial Assistance
New River Community Action provides emergency rent and utility assistance. Ask about prevention screening.
DV Emergency
Fleeing violence? The Women's Resource Center is available 24 hours: (540) 639-1123.
Don't wait — call now.
In Pulaski County, the sooner you call, the faster we can get you into safe shelter.