The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Homelessness (formerly the Roanoke Valley Task Force on Homelessness), facilitates and coordinates the region's efforts to prevent, treat, and end homelessness and serves as the lead entity for the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care planning process. The Advisory Council includes the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke; the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem, and the towns of Clifton Forge and Vinton.

The Advisory Council is composed of members drawn from the general public, local governments, mental health programs, state and federal programs, non-profit organizations, businesses, and colleges and universities throughout the Roanoke region. The Advisory Council meets on the second Friday of each month at 9:00 am with the exception of July and August. Click here to view Advisory Council membership.