The Healing Place by Caritas VA is a comprehensive resource designed to address homelessness, specifically targeting individuals dealing with substance abuse issues. It offers a long-term, residential recovery program that focuses on providing a safe and stable environment for homeless men and women to recover from substance abuse. The program employs a peer-based recovery model where participants support each other throughout the recovery process. In addition to substance abuse treatment, The Healing Place also provides services like medical care, job training, education, and housing assistance to help participants reintegrate into society.