Dr. Roseanna doing street outreach.
Printable Version of Shelter Directory
SHELTERS FOR WOMEN
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SHELTER |
CONTACT |
SERVICES |
HOURS |
CLINICAL SERVICES |
NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Betty’s Place YWCA |
Tel: 617-482-1126 FX: 617-482-7524 |
20 Beds. Transitional Housing. Stay is 6-8 months. |
24 hrs. |
None. |
Application process. Waiting list. |
| Bristol Lodge Women’s Shelter 205 Bacon Street Waltham, MA 02453 MHSA |
Tel: 781-894-1225 (evenings only) |
12 Beds. Stay is 6 months. Night shelter. |
Opens at 6:00 pm – be in by 7:00 pm. Leave 7:45 in morning. |
Self-referred. Sign up every morning for bed. No daytime services. Curfew enforced. |
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| Faith House 142 Burncoat Street Worcester, MA 01606 |
Tel: 508-852-6610 FX: 508-438-5625 |
23 Beds. Stay is 6 months. Residential Program for Women with alcohol & drug abuse problems. |
24 hrs. |
Use Community Resources.
Outside Counseling |
Self and detox referred. Call by telephone, intake, face to face interview. Need TB test. |
| Parker Street West 90 Cushing Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-287-1164 FX: 617-287-2526 |
20 Beds. Stay is 3 months/until find permanent housing. |
24 hrs. |
Nurse. |
DMH Homeless Outreach (street, shelter, etc.) referred. |
| Pine Street Women’s Inn 444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-521-7202 FX: 617-521-7187 |
67 Beds. Women. Lottery 2:30-3:45 pm |
1:00 pm - 8:00 am |
Clinic Open 7 days. 11am-7pm. Tel:617-521-7160 FX: 617-521-7138. |
Leave in daytime, except in winter or with Doctor’s note. |
| Project Cope 117 No. Common Street Lynn, MA 01902 |
Tel: 781-593-5333 FX: 781-581-2177 |
25 Beds. Stay is 6 months. Women’s residential, substance abuse program. |
24 hrs. |
Use Community Resources. |
Self, DSS, detox, court, holding facilities, shelters, programs referred. Must be sober. |
| PSI (Pine St. Inn) Women in Transition 363 Albany St. Boston, MA 02118 McKinney Program |
Tel: 617-892-9312 FX: 617-521-7170 |
35 Beds. Transitional program. Maximum stay is 2 years. Program is for sobriety. |
24 hrs. |
Nurse clinic: 4:30-7:15 days.
Psychiatric clinician 5 days. |
Pay 1/3 income. 5 beds for pregnant women. 15 beds for women 50+. 15 beds for working women. |
| Queen of Peace Shelter 401 Quincy Street Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-288-4182 |
11/12 Beds. Emergency Shelter. Line up at 4 – 4:30 pm. |
4:30 pm – 9:00 am |
HCH 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Wednesday. Social Worker. |
Self-referred. Need to line up. Can keep bed for 3 weeks. If miss night, lose bed. |
| Rosie’s Place 889 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-442-9322 FX: 617-442-7825 |
22 Beds. Can stay long term. Can keep assigned room. Line up for room 7:00 a.m. First come, first served. |
24 hrs. |
Regis Nurses/ Women of Means, Inc. |
Self-referred. Four to a room. Curfew 9:00 pm (except for job). Can stay in room during day. Other services available. |
| St. Patrick’s Shelter 270 Washington Street Somerville, MA 02143 |
Tel: 617-625-1920 FX: 617-629-2246 |
Overnight Shelter. 36 Emergency Beds. 5 Transitional Beds – for 2 years. | 4:30 pm - 7:30 am |
NP 1 X week.
Nothing chronic. |
Self-referred. Show up at pick up site: Cambridge Multi-Service Center, 19 Brookline Street, Cambridge between 4:00 pm and 4:10 pm. |
|
Sancta Maria House |
Tel: 617-423-4366 |
10 Beds. Can stay 7 nights per month. Stay away for a month and eligible for 7 more nights. |
7:00 pm – 8:00 am |
Use Community Resources.
Refer to larger shelters. |
Call for bed. Drop-in services daily for women only:10:30 am to 2:30 pm. |
|
Women’s Lunch Place |
Tel: 617-267-1722 |
Day Shelter. Women and children welcome. Open Monday through Saturday. |
8:00 am – |
Women of Means Doctors/Nurse. 6 Doctors rotate on regular basis. Schedule posted at shelter. |
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SHELTER |
CONTACT |
SERVICES |
HOURS |
CLINICAL SERVICES |
NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey’s House 21 Crown Street Worcester, MA 01609 |
Tel: 508-756-5486 FX: 508-798-3299 |
72 Beds. Transitional Housing. Women and women with children. Typical stay is 3 weeks. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Advocacy, food and clothing. Spanish spoken. |
| Alternative House P.O. Box 2100 Lowell, MA 01851 |
Tel: 978-937-5777 FX: 978-937-5595 HL: 978-454-1436 HL: 978-458-0274 |
5 Families. 3 Single Women and children. Boys up to age 12. Stay is 3 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Advocacy and referrals. Handicap access. |
| A Safe Place 24 Amelia Drive Nantucket, MA 02554 |
Tel: 508-228-0561 HL: 508-228-2111 FX: 508-228-8825 TTY:508-228-7095 |
Safe home. 2 Women; 2 Children. 2 Nights. | 24 hrs. | None | Any referral. Domestic Violence. Battered women and women with children. |
| Asian Shelter Advocacy P.O. Box 120108 Boston, MA 02112 |
Tel: 617-338-2350 HL: 617-338-2355 FX: 617-338-2354 |
5 Rooms/20 Beds Emergency Shelter. Stay is 90 days with extensions. Women & children. | 24 hrs. | HCH/RN
Therapist available. |
Call hotline number for bed. Men are sometimes admitted. |
| Battered Women’s Resources P.O. Box 1209 Leominster, MA 01453 |
Tel: 978-537-2306 HL: 978-537-8601 FX: 978-537-3502 |
6 Women and children. Emergency Shelter. Stay is 90 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Just call. Domestic Violence. Counseling, support groups, court advocacy, shelter search. |
| Brockton Family and Community Resources 9 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 |
Tel: 508-583-5200 FX: 508-583-3775 |
Safe Homes for women and children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources.
Outpatient mental health. Substance abuse services. |
Self-referred. Battered women and children. Certified batterers program. Support for adults and children. Advocacy. |
| Casa Myrna Vazquez P.O. Box 180019 Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-521-0100 FX: 617-521-0105 |
Emergency Shelters for women and children. Six different programs. | 24 hrs. | Women of Means MDs and Nurses | Call Safelink 1-877-
785-2020; Call to get Jane Doe update 617-249-0922. |
| Daybreak Resources for Women & Children YWCA P.O. Box 3093 Worcester, MA 01613 |
Tel: 508-755-5371 HL: 508-755-9030 Will accept collect calls. FX: 508-767-1301 |
25 Beds. Battered women and children Boys up to age 12. Stay is 6 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self, Safelink, DSS, hospital, police, community referred. Advocacy, food, clothing, counseling, referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| Dove, Inc. P.O. Box 690267 Quincy, MA 02269 |
Tel: 617-471-1234 FX: 617-770-2206 |
Emergency Shelter and Transitional Living for women & women with children. ES = 6 rooms/18 beds, Stay is 90 days; TL = 9. Stay is 1 year. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Battered women usually come from other emergency shelters. Legal and children’s advocate. Crisis intervention. |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center (Western MA) 43 Francis Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
Tel: 413-499-2425 HL: 413-443-0089 HL: 413-663-9709 HL: 413-243-1119 |
10 Women and their children. Battered women. Stay is 4-6 weeks. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Advocacy, food, counseling, referrals, clothing. |
| Elizabeth Stone House P.O. Box 59 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 8 Notre Dame St. |
Tel: 617-522-3417 FX: 617-427-6252 |
Emergency Shelter 2-3 Women with children fleeing domestic violence. Stay is 2 months. Therapeutic Community Program for 15-16 people. Stay is 5 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources.
MA Health. |
Self-referred. Transition from emergency to temporary housing. |
| FINEX P.O. Box 1154 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
Tel: 617-288-1054 FX: 617-288-1923 |
32 Bed Emergency Shelter 1 to 3 month stay. Women and/or women with children. | 24 hrs. | HCH, BMC MD/RN | Self, hospital, shelter, police, social worker, and agency referred. |
| Harbor Cove P.O. Box 505754 Chelsea, MA 02150 |
Tel: 617-884-9909 FX: 617-884-9929 |
3 Single Women and 2 women with children Stay is 2 weeks. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources | Any referral. Advocate available. |
| H.A.W.C. 27 Congress Street, Suite 201 Salem, MA 01970 |
Tel: 978-744-2299 HL: 978-744-6841 FX: 978-745-6886 Gloucester only: Tel: 978-283-8642 |
6 Women. 12 Children. Stay is 6 weeks. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Battered women and children. Hotline 24/7. Legal, housing, hospital advocates in Lynn & Salem. Counseling. Teen programs. |
| Independence House 160 Bassett Lane Hyannis, MA 02601 |
Tel: 508-428-4720 HL: 800-439-6507 FX: 508-778-0143 Office Number: 508-771-6507 |
28 Safe Homes. Stay is 5 days. Battered women and their children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Domestic Violence. Sexual Assault. Counseling, legal and medical advocacy. Outreach to schools. |
| NELCWIT 10 Park Street Greenfield, MA 01301 |
Tel: 413-772-0871 HL: 413-772-0806 HL: 888-249-0806 FX: 413-772-2732 |
18 Bed Shelter. Women and children. Stay is 90 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Call crisis hotline. Assess/Intake. Domestic Violence. Sexual Assault. Housing advocate. |
| New Beginnings P.O. Box 1835 Westfield, MA 01086 |
Tel: 413-562-5739 FX: 413-572-2649 HL: 413-562-1920 HL: 800-479-6245 |
4 Rooms. Housing referrals. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Battered women. Individual and group counseling. |
| New Hope 140 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703 |
Tel: 508-226-4015 HL: 800-323-4673 |
3-5 Women and children. Stay is 90 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Battered Women. Rape Crisis. Safety planning. Counseling and advocacy. Accompany to hospital or police. |
| Our Sister’s Shelter P.O. Box 4236 Fall River, MA 02723 Director: Jean McLaughlin |
Tel: 508-677-0224 FX: 508-677-2286 |
6 Women. 8 Children. Hidden Shelter. Stay is 3 months. Imminent Danger. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Battered Women. Call Safelink 1-877-785-2020; Call to get Jane Doe update 617-249-0922. Advocacy. Counseling. |
| Queen of Peace Shelter 401 Quinn Street Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-288-4182 | 11/12 Emergency Beds. Emergency Shelter for Women and women with children. Girls o.k. Boys under 5 years old. Line up at 4 – 4:30 pm. | 4:30pm –9:00am | HCH 4:30 pm — 6:00 pm. Social Worker | Self-referred. Need to line up. Can keep bed for 3 weeks. If miss night, lose bed. |
| Renewal House P.O. Box 919 Roxbury, MA 02120 |
Tel: 617-566-6881 FX: 617-566-4002 |
5 Room Emergency Shelter. 2 for single women. 3 for women with children. Stay is 3 months. | 24 hrs. | HCH, BMC, MD/RN | Self, shelter, social worker, hospital, police, agency referred. Need to call. |
| Respond P.O. Box 555 Somerville, MA 02143 |
Tel: 617-625-5996 FX: 617-623-4377 HL: 617-623-5900 |
Emergency Shelter for women or women w/children. 10-15 beds. Stay up to 3 months. Safe Home Program (1 family up to 3 days.) | 24 hrs. | RN | Any referral. Suggest go through Safelink 1-877-785-2020 |
| Safe Passage 43 Center Street Suite G N. Hampton, MA 01060 |
Tel: 413-586-1125 HL: 413-586-5066 FX:413-586-3742 |
4 Families and 1 Single Woman. Battered women. Boys up to age 13. Stay is 6 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self and DTA referred. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| South Shore Women’s Center P.O. Box 6237 N. Plymouth, MA 02362 |
Tel: 781-582-0078 Tel: 508-746-2664 TF: 888-746-2664 FX: 781-582-0170 |
Emergency Safe Home up to 14 days. Battered women and women with children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Clinical and peer counseling for children and women. Advocacy. |
| SSTAR 386 Stanley Street Fall River, MA 02720 |
Tel: 508-675-0087 FX: 508-673-3182 |
Refer to Our Sister‘s Shelter. Stay is 3 days. Safe Homes. | 24 hrs. | Outpatient/Ambulatory Service. | Battered Women’s Program. Counseling, advocacy, education, referrals, babysitting. French, Portuguese, Spanish spoken. |
| Transition House 46 Pleasant Street Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-661-7203 FX: 617-497-4836 |
8 Room Emergency Shelter. For women and women with children. Stay is 3mos. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Referred by self, Safelink (1-877-785-2020) and other agencies. |
| Voices Against Violence 300 Howard Street Framingham, MA 01702 |
Tel: 508-820-0834 HL: 508-626-8686 HL: 800-593-1125 FX: 508-872-4264 |
5 Room Battered Women’s Shelter. Families or single women. Stay is 3 months. 14 Safe Home Referrals. Scattered Sites Section 8. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Domestic Violence. Call. Can arrange for transport. Criteria = Imminent Danger. Legal/medical advocacy, counseling, referrals. Spanish and Hindu spoken. |
| Waltham Support Committee P.O. Box 540024 Waltham, MA 02454 |
Tel: 781-891-0724 HL: 800-899-4000 FX: 781-891-3861 |
9-11 Bed Emergency Shelter. Stay is 3 months. Women and women with children including boys over 12 years old. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources.
Social worker for children. |
Any referral. Intake procedure. Domestic Violence. Outreach services and support groups. |
| Woman Shelter/Companeras P.O. Box 1099 Holyoke, MA 01041 |
HL: 413-536-1628 Tel: 413-536-1629 FX: 413-536-0458 |
6 Rooms for women and children. 3-4 beds in rooms and crib in each. Stay is 4-6 weeks. Possible extension. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Intake process. Counseling and housing advocacy. Spanish spoken. |
| Woman’s Place Crisis Center P.O. Box 4206 Brockton, MA 02303 |
Tel: 508-588-2041 FX: 508-588-1534 |
11-12 Women and women with children. Boys to age 12. Stay is 90 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Domestic Violence. Sexual Assault. Counseling and advocacy. |
| Women’s Center of New Bedford 252 County Street New Bedford, MA 02740 |
Tel: 508-996-3343 HL: 508-999-6636 FX: 508-999-7139 |
2 Families – Safe Home – Apartment. 2 Families – Safe Home – House. 10+ Women and children in shelter. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Domestic Violence. Battered women and women w/children. Advocacy and counseling. |
| Women’s Resource Center 599 Canal Street Lawrence, MA 01840 107 Winter Street |
HL: 800-400-4700 FX: 978-688-5602 Tel: 978-685-2480 Tel: 978-373-4041 |
4 Family Shelter with 15 Beds. 3 month stay. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Battered Women’s Program. Sexual Assault. Support groups and counseling. |
| Women’s Resources Inc. P.O. Box 2503 Fitchburg, MA 01420 |
Tel: 508-342-2919 HL: 508-342-9355 HL: 508-630-1031 HL: 508-368-1311 |
12 Beds. Battered women and their children. Stay is 90 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Food, clothing, referrals, counseling, advocacy. |
| Women’s Support Services 111 Edgardtown Rd. Vineyard Haven, Ma 02568 |
Tel: 508-693-7900 X 221
HL: 508-696-7233 |
Emergency Housing for 1 or 2 nights. Safe House. | 24 hrs. | None. | Any referral. Domestic Violence. Battered women. Counseling and advocacy. Connect to DTA. |
| YWCA Arch P.O. Box 80632 Springfield, MA 01138 1 Clough St. Springfield, MA 01118 |
Tel: 413-732-3121 Tel: 800-796-8711 HL: 413-733-7100 FX: 413-737-1534 |
9 Women and 13-14 children. Stay up to 3 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Any referral. Domestic violence. Outreach counseling and support groups. Legal and medical advocacy. |
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SHELTER |
CONTACT |
SERVICES |
HOURS |
CLINICAL SERVICES |
NOTES |
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| Anchor Inn (Pine Street) P.O. Box 240 N. Quincy, MA 02171 |
Tel: 617-328-5380 FX: 617-745-4309 |
136 Beds. Age 18+. Arrive after Detox. Stay is two years. Also have 60 Beds for Transitional Housing. Stay is two years. |
24 hrs. | NP and MD; M-F (11am-7pm) 617-745-4305 | Counselor Referred. Must be clean and sober for 30 days. |
| Answer House 5 G Street So. Boston, MA 02127 (MHSA) |
Tel: 617-268-7124 FX: 617-268-5572 |
26 Beds. Halfway House. Stay is 6 months. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. In-House Counseling. Groups (AA, AGIG, etc.) |
Self, detox, shelter, facility referred. Arrive after detox. Be sober and working. |
| Bay View Inn P.O. Box 690527 Quincy, MA 02269 |
Tel: 617-328-3705 FX: 617-328-6958 |
25 Beds. Stay is 6mos. -1yr until permanent housing found. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. . |
DMH referred. Go to day programs. In house counseling. |
| Bristol Lodge Men’s Shelter 27 Lexington Street Waltham, MA 02451 (MHSA) |
Tel: 781-893-0108 FX: 781-647-3249 |
43 Beds. Stay up to 90 days. Sign up each morning for bed. Initial bed rest required. | 6:00 pm – 7:45 am |
Occasionally MD or Nurse. | Self-referred. Need to call. Be clean and sober. Rules. Snacks offered. |
| Cambridge Street Housing 215 Cambridge Street Worcester, MA 01605 |
Tel: 508-363-1342 | 18 Beds. Transitional Housing. Veterans only. Stay until find permanent housing. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Shelter, detox and agency referred. Must be a Veteran. |
| First Church Shelter 11 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138 |
Tel: 617-661-1873 FX: 617-492-7567 |
17 Beds. Emergency Shelter. Stay is Variable | 6:00 pm – 7:00 am |
Referral to other shelters. | Referrals: Hospital, Cambridge Multi-Service Center, social worker. Be clean and sober. |
| Harbor Inn P.O. Box 690327 Boston, MA 02269 |
Tel: 617-472-7367 FX: 617-328-6958 |
8 Bed Shelter. Stay is 1 year. |
24 hrs. | HCH Nurse. 24 hours. Just medications. |
DMH assigned. On Long Island. |
| Holy Family Shelter P.O. Box 180190 Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-892-9270 FX: 617-521-7669 |
65 Men’s beds. Overflow from Pine Street Inn. |
24 hrs. Sat./Sun will be closed 7am-3pm | Case management Nurse @ Pine Street |
Referred by Pine Street Men’s Unit. Screened emergency shelter. All sober. |
| Jeremiah’s Inn P.O. Box 30035 Worcester, MA 01603 |
Tel: 508-755-6403 FX: 508-793-9568 |
28 Beds. Stay 6 mos. to 1 year. Transitional Shelter. 1 Emergency bed |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. In-House Counseling |
Referred by social services, corrections facilities. Education & training offered. |
| Loreto House 51 Hamilton Street Holyoke, MA 01040 |
Tel: 413-533-5909 FX: 413-536-1137 |
20 Beds. Men over 18. Stay is 90 days with extensions. | 24 hrs. | Nurse 2 X week. | Self or agency referred. Advocacy and counseling. |
| Market Ministries Shelter 60 Eighth Street New Bedford, MA 02740 |
Tel: 508-997-3202 FX: 508-987-1078 |
25 Beds. Men over 18 yrs old. First come, first serve. Community residence. | 24 hrs. Guests up to 8:45pm |
Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Advocacy, referrals. Spanish and Portuguese spoken. |
| Pine St. Men’s Inn 444 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-521-7202 FX: 617-521-7187 |
293 Beds. Emergency Shelter. Can keep bed if return by 4:00 pm. Lottery at 5:00 pm. | 4:00 pm – late morning. Inside in winter |
HCH. RN. Clinic Hours: 5:00 am – 8:30 am and 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Tel: 617-521-7214 FX: 617-521-7104 | Drop-in services. Meals. Get bed at 7:30 pm. Some regular beds available. Stay-in tickets offered. |
| PSI Men’s Transitional Housing Program P.O. Box 240 No. Quincy, MA 02171 |
Tel: 617-745-4335 FX: 617-745-4309 |
60 Beds. Sobriety program. | 24 hrs. | Nurse clinic weekdays. | Pay 1/3 income. Clean, transitional program. Case management and counseling offered. |
| Springfield Rescue Mission 19 Bliss Street Springfield, MA 01101 |
Tel: 413-732-0808 FX: 413-732-5512 |
32 Beds. Programs. Typical stay is 1 year. Christian Rehabilitative Program. |
24 hrs. | Nurse refers to community Doctor, NP 1 x week. Counseling with Chaplin |
Self, detox, jail, agency referred. Serves breakfast to men/women 7:00 am. Mon-Sat. |
| St. Alphonsus Shelter 129 St. Alphonsus Street Roxbury, MA 02120 |
Tel: 617-739-3280 FX: 617-288-2855 |
6 Respite Beds. Stay is 29 days. | 24 hrs. | Refer out | DMH Homeless Outreach (street, shelter, etc.) referred. |
| Sullivan House 65 Glen Road Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 MHSA |
Tel: 617-524-4416 FX: 617-524-4450 |
25 beds. Halfway House. 5 criminal justice beds. Stay is 6 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. In-House Counseling, meetings. |
Self, detox & holding facility referred. Be sober & working. Handicap access. |
| United Homes Adult Shelter 540 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-265-4515 FX: 617-265-4921 |
105 beds. Overnight Shelter. Van pick up. Wet shelter. Call after Labor Day |
5:30 pm- 5:30 am |
HCH 1 X Week. Monday | Van pick up at Woods Mullen, 784 Rear MA. Ave. Boston. BMC at 5:30 pm and drop off at 5:30 am. |
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CONTACT |
SERVICES |
HOURS |
CLINICAL SERVICES |
NOTES |
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| CASPAR Emergency Center 240 Albany Street Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-661-0600 FX: 617-492-3939 |
107 Beds for men and women under the influence. Separate beds for “recovery” guests. | Line up at 4:30 pm. | HCH Nurse Every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 pm. | Emergency wet shelter. Go there. Wait in line. |
| College Avenue Adult Shelter P.O. Box 440436 14 Chapel St. Somerville, MA 02144 Somerville Homeless Coalition |
Tel: 617-623-2546 FX: 617-623-2735 |
8 beds. 4 for men. 4 for women. Stay is 6 weeks with extensions. Keep bed once admitted. | 6:00 pm- 9:00 am |
Use Community Resources. | Need sponsor: Doctor, nurse, counselor. Be in by 10 pm. Dry shelter, no alcohol, no drugs. Advocacy, counseling referrals. |
| Daybreak 75 North Parish Road Lawrence, MA 01843 |
Tel: 978-975-4547 FX: 978-975-2672 |
38 Beds. Men and women over 18 yrs old. Stay is variable. Typical 90 days. | 24 hrs. | Doctor 1 X week | Self-referred. Advocacy, referrals, counseling. Handicap access. Spanish spoken. |
| Elder Services of Merrimack Valley 360 Merrimack St. Bldg 5 Lawrence, MA 01843 |
Tel: 978-683-7747 FX: 978-687-1067 |
6 Men and women in 2 locations. Ages 60+. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Nurses. | Self and Community referrals. Advocacy. Handicap access. |
| Father Bill’s Place 38 Broad Street Quincy, MA 02169 |
Tel: 617-770-3314 FX: 617-773-3146 |
30-40 beds for women. 100+ beds for men. Overnight shelter. |
4:30 pm – 5:30 am | RN comes 3 X week. Case manager. |
Line up each day at 4:30-5:30 pm. Stay in during daytime with Case Manager’s OK. |
| Harbor Lights 407 Shawmut Avenue Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-536-7469 FX: 617-424-1498 |
42 Beds. 21 Women & 21 Men. Detox Shelter. 6 Mo Program. Wait list list. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Services. | No referral needed. Appt.interview needed 1st 42 days stay in facility. Meetings. |
| Harvard Square Homeless Shelter 66 Winthrop Street Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-547-2841 | 24 beds. 18 for men. 6 for women. 18 two-week beds. First come, first serve. 6 work contract beds. Can have for 2 months. If not in by 9:30 pm, bed given out for night. |
7:00 pm– 8:00 am M-F |
HCH. Thursday 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Open to the public. | Call at 7:30 am for two-week bed. Interview for work contract beds. Call at 9:30 pm for possible emergency bed. |
| Long Island Shelter 1 Brackstone Road Boston, MA 02122 Located on Long Island in Boston Harbor/get bus from Woods-Mullen shelter |
Tel: 617-534-2526 FX: 617-534-9599 |
344 Beds. 305 for men. 39 for women. Line up nightly. Work Experience Program 2 Dorms: M=16 beds. F=12 beds. |
3:45 pm– 8:45 am |
HCH Weekdays 7am– pm. and 3pm–5pm. RN. Telephone: X320. | Self-referred. Room for night or longer if sick. Stay in during day with note from doctor. |
| Lynn Emergency Shelter 100 Willow Street Lynn, MA 01901 |
Tel: 781-581-6600 FX: 781-581-2209 |
56 beds for men. 20 for women. Wet Shelter. No time limit on stays. | 6:00 pm- 8:00 am |
Willow St. Clinic Upstairs. | Self-referred. Line up nightly for beds. Can keep bed next night. |
| Marlboro Shelter 57 Mechanic Street Marlboro, MA 01752 |
Tel: 508-481-7847 FX: 508-485-0851 |
18 Beds. 2 Emergency Beds. 16 for men. 4 for women. Stay is 1 week intervals up to 60 days. | 24 hrs. in winter. Summer: 2:00 pm- 9:00 am |
Use Community Resources. | Self, agency, hospital referred. Advocacy and referrals. |
| MA Veterans Shelter 69 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 |
Tel: 508-791-5348 FX: 508-791-5296 |
75 Beds. Transitional Shelter. 3 Beds for women. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DMH, Detox referred. Employment and other life programs. No time limit on stays. |
| Middlesex Shelter, Inc. 189 Middlesex Street Lowell, MA 01852 |
Tel: 978-458-9888 FX: 978-458-3222 |
90 Beds. Men and Women over 18 yrs old. No limit on stay for Lowell area residents. 3 day stay for others. | 24 hrs. | Doctor 1 X week. | Self-referred. Advocacy, referrals, counseling, Spanish spoken. |
| Moore’s Way 23 Duncan Street Gloucester, MA 01930 |
Tel: 978-283-3078 FX: 978-283-7598 |
30 Rooms. Halfway House. Stay is 6 months – 3 years. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Must be 90 days clean. Go to work, school, therapy during the day. |
| New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans 17 Court Street Boston, MA 02108 |
Tel: 617-248-9400 FX: 617-371-1755 |
312 Beds. 300 Men. 12 Women Veterans. Sign up to get in. Keep beds. | 24 hrs. | Have small clinic. | Any referral. Training. Be clean and sober. |
| Noah Shelter 77 Winter Street Hyannis, MA 02601 |
Tel: 508-778-5255 FX: 508-778-7522 |
50 Beds. 35 Men and 15 Women over 18 years old. Stay is indefinite. Have to get in line each night. | 4:30 pm-5:00 am | Clinic. Nurse Practitioner. Psychiatrist. Dentist. | Self-referred and community agency referred. Advocacy. Work and housing placement. Spanish spoken. |
| Public Inebriate Program (PIP) 701 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610 |
Tel: 508-797-9554 FX: 508-753-2271 |
68 Beds. Allow up to 200 (no beds). At 7pm sign up for beds. Can stay as long as need be. (Mostly men) | 24 hrs. | MD on Thursday at 6:00 pm. | Self-referred. Substance abuse, detox shelter. |
| Safe Harbor Program Long Island Shelter Campus, Boston Harbor P.O. Box 158 Boston, MA 02122 |
Tel: 617-534-2526 X 5 FX: 617-534-3523 |
21 Beds. HIV and Substance Abuse. Typical stay 3 months. Out for appointments. Back by 2 pm. | 24 hrs. | In-house clinical services. | General referrals. Confidential. Clients can stay in during day. |
| St. Francis House 39 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 |
Tel: 617-542-4211 FX: 617-542-4705 |
Day Shelter for men and women. Serves 400 per a day. | 7:00 am – 3:00 pm |
HCH Clinic M-F RN 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Serves breakfast and lunch. |
| Saint James Summer Shelter Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
Tel: 617-495-5526 FX: 617-496-2461 |
7 ½ Week Transitional Program (June-August) Student run. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self and agency referred. 3 meals a day. Case manager. Numerous services. |
| Salvation Army (Cambridge) 402 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-547-3400 | 80 Beds. 40 Permanent Beds. 4 -90 day stay for emergency shelter. Substance abuse 6 months – 2 yrs. | 24 hrs. | HCH. MD & RN 3 X Week. | Self-referred. 7:00 pm curfew. Drop-In shelter. |
| Salvation Army 100 North Street PO Box 369 Hyannis, MA 02601 |
Tel: 508-775-0364 FX: 617-971-3121 |
Day Shelter for men and women. M-F from 8:30am-4:00 pm. Lunch served. Dinner served at 4:00 M-Sunday. | 8:30 am- 4:00 pm |
Use Community Resources. | General referrals. Social services, emergency food and clothing. |
| Shattuck Shelter 170 Morton Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
Tel: 617-522-8110 x3229 FX: 617-983-2062 |
122 Beds. 100 Men. 22 Women. Stay: 1 week – 13 yrs. Can be permanent if return on time. Job lateness exception. Sober. | 3:00 pm – 8:00am M – F 3:00 pm – 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. |
HCH. Few hours. Monday-Friday. |
General referrals: jail, hospital, etc. If accepted, do not wait in line. |
| Shelter Inc. 109 School Street Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-547-1885 FX: SAME |
21 Beds. 15 Men. 6 Women. Initial stay: 1-3 days; Extension 6 months or more. Start accepting referrals at 10:00 am. | 8:00 pm– 8:00 am |
Cambridge Hospital & local services. | General referrals. Doctor, Nurse, Case Manager, etc. |
| Silver Street Inn 219 Silver Street Greenfield, MA 01301 |
Tel: 413-774-7234 FX: 413-773-8518 |
11 Beds for Men and Women. Stay is from 6 mos. to 2 years. Also has transitional housing program. | 24 hrs. | Downtown office has a visiting nurse. | Self and agency referred. Need verification of homelessness. Housing advocacy and case mgmt. |
| Turning Point 3 Merchant Rd. Framingham, MA 01702 |
Tel: 508-875-6429 FX: 508-620-2391 |
18 Beds. 2 Emergency Beds. Stay is 60-90 days. All male. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | Self-referred. Dry shelter. Advocacy and referrals. |
| United Homes- Second Home 9 Codman Park Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-427-4244 FX: 617-265-4921 |
20 Beds. Typical stay 18 months. For men and women in Recovery. | 24 hrs. | Have case manager. | Recovery program. Alcohol/Drugs. Attend meetings. |
| West End Shelter 25 Staniford Street (Lindemann Center) Boston, MA 02114 |
Tel: 617-626-8628 FX: 617-626-8634 |
60 Beds. 40 Men. 20 Women. Until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. Admission M-F prior to 2pm. |
Nurse. | DMH Homeless Outreach (street, shelter, etc.) referred. |
| Woods Mullen (“Intake”) 784 Rear Mass. Avenue Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-534-7100 FX: 617-534-7098 |
160 Beds. M = 100, W = 60. Sign up each day at 3:30 pm to go to L.I. Shelter. |
4 pm-8 am | RN/NP Clinic Tel: 617-534-7110 3-8:30 pm |
Get up at 6:00 am for breakfast. Go to lobby by 8:00 am. Can stay in lobby during the day. |
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| Angel House 309 South Street Hyannis, MA 02601 |
Tel: 508-775-8045 FX: 508-778-7531 |
5 “Recovering” Women and their children (under age 15) Stay is 6-9 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Clinical therapy group and individual. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. |
| Boston Family Shelter 656 Mass. Avenue Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-267-8081 FX: SAME |
9 Families. 6 DTA referred. 6-12 mo.stay until find permanent housing. Boys over 12, men.1 traveler’s aid. 2 community rm.Referred | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse and MD Part time. Depends on need. Referrals to work programs. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy and referrals. |
| Bridge House 24 Baker Street Lynn, MA 01902 |
Tel: 781-593-3898 FX: 781-593-3899 |
11 Families. Stay until find permanent housing. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Refer out. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referral, counseling and transportation. |
| Broderick House 56 Cabot Street Holyoke, MA 01040 |
Tel: 413-534-7610 FX: 413-536-8536 |
12 Families. 33 Beds. Sober families and pregnant women. Stay is variable. |
24 hrs. | HCH Nurse. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Self, agency referred. Advo- cacy, counseling, and transportation. Spanish spoken. |
| Brookview House 2 Brookview Street Dorchester, MA 02124 |
Tel: 617-265-2965 FX: 617-265-7229 |
Transitional Living. Shelter. 12 Families. Women and children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Clinical Therapist and Referral. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Job training, life skills. Children’s programs. Rentals. |
| Cambridge YWCA Family Shelter 7 Temple Street Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-491-6050 X 225 |
10 Families. Long term one year stay. Mostly women and children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. 1 room for complete family. 9 for women and their children. |
| Carolina Hill Shelter 728 Main Street Marshfield, MA 02050 |
Tel: 781-837-1377 FX: 781-834-1887 |
16 Families. 40 Beds. Mostly female head of family. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | Physician Assistant 1 X week. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Child care, referrals, advocacy. |
| Carriage House 294 Old Main Road N. Falmouth, MA 02556 |
Tel: 508-564-6485 FX: 508-564-6673 |
8 Families. Young women and children. Pregnant women | 24 hrs. | VNA and other Community Resources. Counseling 1 X week. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Referrals, advocacy, transport, child care, education. |
| Casa Nueva Vida 53 Glen Road Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
Tel: 617-524-6332 FX: 617-524-5889 |
14 Families. Women and children. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse occasionally. Outsource. Most folks have insurance coverage. Referrals. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. One Community Room. Stay as long as rules obeyed. Advocacy, counseling. |
| Children’s Services of Roxbury 520 Dudley Street Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-445-6655 FX: 617-445-0940 |
50 Families. Stay is variable. Transitional Housing. Families with children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Some handicap access. Counseling, referrals. |
| Crittenton Hastings House 10 Perthshire Road Brighton, MA 02135 |
Tel: 617-782-7600 FX: 617-254-7966 |
58 Families in 3 programs. | 24 hrs. | DTA referred only Go out during day for programs, work, school, housing search. | |
| Crossroads Family Shelter 56 Harvre Street E. Boston, MA 02128 |
Tel: 617-567-5926 FX: 617-567-1001 |
14 families. Stay until permanent housing found. |
24 hrs. | HCH Nurse 1 X week. Onsite social worker. |
Mostly DTA referred. 1 community rooms. Self-refer. Call. Intake process. |
| Cross Street Family Shelter P.O. Box 440436 Somerville, MA 02144 |
Tel: 617-776-6661 FX: 617-666-2762 |
5 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Case management. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. |
| David Jon Louison Child Center 137 Newbury Street Brockton, MA 02401 |
Tel: 508-584-4315 FX: 508-587-6065 |
16 Families. Women and their children. 15 DTA Rooms. 1 Community Room. Stay is variable. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Self or agency referral. Day program, counseling, referrals, handicap access. |
| Dennis McLaughlin House 150 2nd Ave. Rm. 214 Charlestown, MA 02129 |
Tel: 617-242-0251 FX: 617-242-4869 |
10 Efficiency Rooms. Women and children. Up to 2 children. Up to 10 years of age. Stay usually 18 months.6 month grace period. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources MGH referral. Pay 30% of income. |
Referred by any Social Service Org., Therapist, Counselor, etc. 6 mos. clean and sober. Attend AA or NA meetings. |
| Fall River Family Resource Center 177 Rockland Street Fall River, MA 02724 |
Tel: 508-679-2109 FX: 508-676-6694 |
7 Families. Stay until find permanent housing. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources Handicap & regular rooms available |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Dry shelter. Advocacy, referrals, transport, vouchers. |
| Families in Transition YMCA 316 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 |
Tel: 617-927-8290 FX: 617-267-4653 |
22 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse Wednesday |
DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria.
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| Family House Shelter Address not available. |
Tel: 617-541-2731 FX: 617-541-9455 |
24 Rooms. 53 Beds. Families include men. Boys under 13. Stay is 4-6 months. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse when needed Social worker. Workshops, Horizon program. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Counseling, referrals. |
| Family Resource Center 11 Peck Street Attleboro, MA 02703 |
Tel: 508-226-5722 FX: 508-226-2896 |
7 Families. 37 Beds. Single pregnant women. 6 DTA rooms. 1 Community room. | 24 hrs. | Referrals. | DTA referred. Self or agency referred. Day program. Advocacy, referrals, counseling. |
| Florence House 12 George Street Worcester, MA 01609 |
Tel: 508-799-2499 Tel: 508-849-2185 FX: 508-849-2185 |
8 Families. Women and children. Typical stay is 6-12 mos. 24 mos. limit. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. |
| Frances Perkins House 16-18 Cottage Street Worcester, MA 01605 |
Tel: 508-757-7506 FX: 508-757-8541 |
13 Families. Typical stay 6-12 months. Transitional Housing. | 24 hrs | Use Community Resources. | Agency referrals. |
| Friendly House 87 Elm Street Worcester, MA 01609 |
Tel: 508-792-1799 FX: 508-755-9326 |
13 Families. Stay is 3-4 months extended. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. |
| Genesis II 295 R Adams Street Newton, MA 02458 |
Tel: 617-332-9905 FX: 617-964-4354 |
11 Families. Stay until permanent housing found.9 mos. maximum | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Psychiatrist 1 x month 2 Therapists on staff |
DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. |
| Grace House Family Recovery Program 143 West St. Northampton, MA 01060 |
Tel: 413-586-8213 FX: 413-585-9139 |
6 Families. Recovering women with children. Stay is 9 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. |
| Greenfield Family Inn 128 Federal Street Greenfield, MA 01301 |
Tel: 413-774-6382 FX: 413-774-1241 |
6 Families. Sober families and pregnant women. 1 Community Room. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Clinician on staff |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Self and agency referred. Advocacy, referrals, Spanish spoken. |
| Hestia House Walter E. Fernald Center 200 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02452 MHSA |
Tel: 781-893-6948 FX: 781-893-6983 |
16 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse 1 X week. Women of Means Doctors and Nurses |
DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Meals brought from Sandra’s Lodge. |
| Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center 614 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 |
Tel: 617-491-5752 FX: 617-491-2385 |
20 Families with children. Stay is 3 months to 1 year. | 24 hrs. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Typical 8 months. Advocacy. Some Spanish spoken. |
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| Horizons 764 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109 |
Tel: 413-782-8654 | 5 Families. 11 Beds. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse 1 X week. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referrals. |
| House of Hope 812 Merrimack Street Lowell, MA 01854 |
Tel: 978-458-2870 FX: 978-458-6679 |
18 Families. 16 DTA rooms. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Well Clinic. Nurse once a week or as needed. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Self or agency referral. Dry shelter. Advocacy, referrals. |
| Inn Between 25 Holten Street Peabody, MA 10960 |
Tel: 978-532-2372 FX: 978-531-6548 |
6 Families. 5 DTA rooms, 1 Community room. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. 1 X weekly health education. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Self or agency referral. Advocacy, referrals. |
| Inn Transition 42 Washington Street Peabody, MA 01960 |
Tel: 978-531-9951 FX: 978-977-9008 |
7 “Recovering” Families (including men). Stay is 9-12 months. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA/DSS referred. Alcohol and drug recovery. |
| Jefferson Avenue Shelter 95 Jefferson Avenue Springfield, MA 01107 |
Tel: 413-736-2263 FX: 413-731-5964 |
7 Families. Women and children. Boys under 12 yrs old. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse 1 X week. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referrals. |
| Jessie’s House 17 Seelye St. Amherst, MA 01102 |
Tel: 413-658-0065 FX: 413-256-4558 |
6 families. Stay until find permanent housing. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria & case management. Counseling, referrals, handicap access. Spanish spoken. |
| Lazarus House 48 Holly Street Lawrence, MA 01842 |
Tel: 978-689-8575 FX: 978-682-7004 |
40 Beds. 7 Cribs. Stay is variable. | Evening hours. Clients out by 7:50 am Home by 5pm |
Use Community Resources. | DTA, DSS, agency referred. Advocacy and referrals. Day program through Shepard Center. Spanish spoken. |
| Life House Family Shelter 145 Stoughton Street Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-265-7700 FX: 617-265-2605 |
10 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referrals. |
| Mainspring Coalition for the Homeless 54 North Main Street Brockton, MA 02401 |
Tel: 508-587-5441 FX: 508-586-2348 |
5 Families. Stay is variable. Scattered site family housing. Plus 100 diff. individuals in bldg., but diff. program | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Therapist on staff. Case management for Mass Health. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referrals. adult education. Spanish spoken. |
| Main Street Shelter 319 Main Street Holyoke, MA 02040 |
Tel: 413-534-2466 FX: 413-536-3299 |
11 Families. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | Nurse weekly. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Day program. Referrals. advocacy, counseling. Spanish spoken. |
| Mary’s House 62 Church Street Waltham, MA 02452 MHSA |
Tel: 781-647-9957 FX: 781-647-9358 |
6 Families. Stay up to 1 year. Allows intact families. | 24 hrs. | Women of Means MD 1 X per month. |
DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Housing search, work. rules, curfew. Handicap access. |
| Mary Martha Learning Center 1045 Main Street Hingham, MA 02043 |
Tel: 781-749-5441 FX: 781-749-3013 |
9-10 Families. 20 Beds. Women and children under 5 years old. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referral, educational program. |
| Medford Family Life Education Center 2 Central Avenue Medford, MA 02155 |
Tel:781-391-9116 | 8 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. 7 community. 1 DTA | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Psychiatric Therapy |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy. Handicap access. |
| Merrimack House 423 Pawtucket Street Lowell, MA 01854 |
Tel: 978-937-2418 FX: 978-454-9919 |
6 Families. Stay is variable. 1 community. 5 DTA | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling and referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| Metro Boston Housing Partnership Scattered Site Family Shelter 125 Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02118 |
Tel: 617-859-0400 FX: 617-426-4256 TF: 800-272-0990 |
47 Families. Typical stay 6-8 months. Stay until permanent housing found. Scattered sites. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. Foreign languages spoken. |
| Nazareth House 91 Regent Street Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-541-0100 FX: 617-541-8781 |
Room for 10 families and 2 single women (HIV affected). | 24 hrs. | HCH/ RN Tuesdays 1X per month. HIV Support group. |
DTA referred, but not all. Substance abuse, mental health services. |
| New Chardon Temporary Home Family Shelter 41 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 |
Tel: 617-720-3611 FX. 617-723-7486 |
13 Rooms. 15-20 Women and children; Typical stay is 6 months until find permanent housing. | 24 hrs. | HCH NP 1 X week. MA General weekly volunteer. |
DTA referred. DSS, other social service organizations. Meet DTA criteria. Programs. Work. School. Housing Search. Case by case review. Child care. |
| North Shore Community Action Programs 75 Central St Peabody, MA 01960 |
Tel: 978-532-8620 FX: 978-531-1012 |
12 Families. Stay is variable. Scattered sites in North Shore area. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy,counseling, transportation. Spanish spoken. |
| Our Friends House 292 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
Tel: 413-499-2877 FX: 413-499-3779. |
8 Families. 22 Beds. Stay is variable. 3 Community Rooms. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Self and Agency referred. Advocacy, referrals. Handicap access. |
| Pathways Family Shelter 248 Edger Road Framingham, MA 01702 |
Tel: 508-879-5047 FX: 508-620-2636 |
14 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 Hrs. | Use Community Resources | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| Milly’s Place 360 Pawtucket Street Lowell, MA 01854 |
Tel: 978-452-5410 FX: 978-459-4558 |
6 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. 1Community. 5 DTA. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy,counseling, referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| Pilgrim’s Hope 149 Bishop’s Highway Kingston, MA 02364 |
Tel: 781-582-2010 FX: 781-585-2869 |
10 Families. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Day program, child care, advocacy, referrals. Handicap access. |
| Project Hope 45 Magnolia Street Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-442-1880 FX: 617-442-1356 |
8 Rooms. 6 DTA rooms, 2 Community rooms. Shelter for women with children or 7 months + pregnant. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | RN 1 X week as needed. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria for DTA rooms. Rules to follow. Programs, work, school, housing search. |
| Prospect House 103 Prospect Street Springfield, MA 01107 |
Tel: 413-737-5518 FX: 413-731-3077 |
9 Families. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | HCH Nurse 1 X week. Community resource workshops every 2 weeks. |
DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Dry shelter. Advocacy, referrals. Spanish & French spoken. |
| Revision House 38 Fabyon Street Dorchester, MA 02124 |
Tel: 617-825-8642 FX: 617-282-7757 |
22 Families. Young women (18-25) with baby. Stay is variable | 24 hrs | HCH 1 X week on Thursday. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Rules to follow. Programs, work, school, housing search. |
| Roxbury Family Shelter 23 Vernon Street Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-427-6700 FX: 617-541-2160 |
19 Beds. 5 Families. 4 Cribs. Families with children up to age 13. Variable length of stay. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| Sage House 61 Clinton Street Framingham, MA 01702 |
Tel: 508-626-2586 FX: 508-370-7339 |
15 Families. Recovering women and their children to age 16. Stay is 9 mos. to 1 year. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA/DSS referred. Not all DTA. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. Spanish spoken. |
| St. Ambrose Family Shelter 25 Leonard Street Dorchester, MA 02122 |
Tel: 617-288-7675 FX: 617-288-7037 |
13 Families. Typical stay is 6-8 months until permanent housing found. |
24 hrs. | Clinician every other Thursday. RN on Wednesday. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria Programs, work, school, housing search, counseling, referrals. |
| St. Mary’s Women & Infants Center 90 Cushing Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-436-8600 Ext. 235 FX: 617-288-8961 |
32 Adult Women Families. Women and children. Typical stay 9 months until permanent housing found. Plus 18 teens and children | 24 hrs. | HCH 1 x week Clinical Director on site. |
DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Emergency status. Counseling, advocacy, referrals. |
| Salvation Army Family Shelter 23 Vernon Street Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-427-6700 FX: 617-541-2160 |
5 Families. No time limit. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Programs, work, school, housing search. |
| Sandra’s Lodge Walter E. Fernald Center 200 Trapelo Road Waltham, MA 02452 MHSA |
Tel: 781-899-7311 FX: 781-899-8304 |
67 Families. Family Shelter. Single women with children. Stay until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | WOM Doctors and Nurses | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Cafeteria for meals. |
| Shepherd’s Place 133 Paine St. Worcester, MA 01610 |
Tel: 508-757-5198 FX: 508-754-4691 | 13 Families. Women and children. Typical stay 6-12 months until permanent housing found. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy and referrals. |
| Sojourner House 85 Rockland Street Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-442-0590 FX: 617-442-1367 |
Family Shelter. 9 Families. Most DTA rooms. 1 School Community room. Pay according to means. | 24 hrs. | HCH 1 X Week as needed. | Some DTA referred. Travelers Aid referral. Advocacy. referrals. Handicap access. Spanish spoken. |
| Spin (Serving People in Need 100 Willow St. Lynn, MA 01901 |
Tel: 781-598-9417 FX. 781-598-9153 |
24 Family apartments. Scattered sites. Stay is variable.
DSS referred programs: Teen living (13 teen girls with children); HIV Congregate House; Shelter & Care; Service Coordination Center |
24 hrs. | Community Resources. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Programs, work, school, housing search.
DSS Service Coordination Center. Drop in Breakfast & lunch from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. |
| Taking Care of Business 64 Eastern Point Road Gloucester, MA 01930 |
Tel: 978-281-3328 FX: 978-281-2154 |
9 Families. Recovering women and children under 16. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Counseling, day program, Spanish spoken. |
| Temporary Home 41 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 |
Tel: 617-523-2337 | Temporary Housing | 24 hrs | Community Resources | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria |
| Travelers Aid Society 17 East Street Boston, MA 02111 |
Tel: 617-542-7286 FX: 617-542-9545 After Hours: 617- 635-4500 |
Assist homeless families with shelter and transport. 3 rooms for emergency (night). 10 rooms long term. Typical stay 6 weeks until find permanent housing (hotels/motels). |
24 hrs. | HCH partnership. | Every family having been rejected by DTA with rejection letter in hand. Families with children under DTA. Law suits with DTA. |
| Tri-City Family Shelter 350 Cross Street Malden, MA 02148 |
Tel: 781-322-9119 Tel: 781-324-1303 FX: 781-332-5262 |
Men, women & children. Congregate housing 24 families, Scattered sites 24 families. Stay is 9–14 mos until permanent housing is found. | 24 hrs. | Community Resources. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Programs, work, school, housing search. |
| Wellspring Connection 302 Essex Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 |
Tel: 978-281-3271 FX: 978-281-6092 |
6 Families. Stay until find permanent housing. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA Criteria. |
| Winterhaven Shelter 10 N. Bow Street Milford, MA 01757 |
Tel: 508-478-2333 FX: 508-478-7426 |
7 Families and 5 Single Women. 26 Beds. Stay is variable. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA and self referred. Dry shelter. Advocacy, referrals, transport. |
| Worthington House 769 Worthington Street Springfield, MA 01105 |
Tel: 413-732-3069 FX: 413-732-0775 |
111 Beds + Overflow. Stay is not limited except for detox beds which is 90 day stay. | 24 hrs. | Nurse M-F 8:30 am – 12:00 noon. | Self or detox centers referred. Advocacy, counseling, referrals, Spanish spoken. |
| Youville House 133 Granite Street Worcester, MA 01604 |
Tel: 508-753-3084 FX: 508-754-0139 |
16 Families. Stay is up to 1 year. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Need interview with supervisor. |
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| Attleboro Youth Shelter 200 S. Main Street Attleboro, MA 02703 |
Tel: 508-226-6031 FX: 508-223-4128 | 13-17 Beds. Teen females. 12-18 years old and pregnant. Stay 30-45 days. | 24 hrs. | Psychiatrist on staff. Therapy – individual and group. |
DSS, DMH, DYS, referred. Private insurance. Advocacy, counseling. Translation through community agency. |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters 47 West Street Boston, MA 02111 |
Tel: 617-423-9575 FX: 617-482-5459 |
16 Beds. Teens. Stay is 9 months to a year. Also has Day Shelter 9-5. M-F |
24 hrs. | MD. 9-5 M-F. Dental. |
Meet with counselor for admission. |
| Brigid’s Crossing 221 Pawtucket Boulevard Lowell, MA 01854 |
Tel: 978-454-0081 FX: 978-454-0210 |
7 Teens mothers. 8 Children. Pregnant and parenting teens. 14-22 yrs old. Stay is variable. 3 community beds | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. Clinician visits. |
DSS referred. Advocacy, counseling, handicap access, transport. |
| Cambridge Street Teen Living 414 Cambridge Street Worcester, MA 01610 |
Tel: 508-756-2396 FX: 508-756-7173 |
8 Families. Teen mothers. Ages 15-20 and their children. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Health Centers. Counseling | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Run by Florence House |
| Community Care Services Young Parents Program 167 Maple Street Attleboro, MA 02703 |
Tel: 508-223-4135 X 338 FX: 508-223-4142 |
7 Families. Teen mothers. Ages 16-22 and their children. Typical stay is 1 year. Until housing is found. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DSS referred. |
| Gentle Arms Teen Living Program 429 Winter Street Fall River, MA 02720 |
Tel: 508-646-2760 FX: 508-324-4558 Director: Sue Call in a.m. |
5 Families. Parenting or pregnant teen females. Stay up to age 20. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, referral. Handicap access. |
| Harbinger House 85 Edgell Rd. Framingham, MA 01701 |
Tel: 508-872-6002 FX: 508-872-7753 |
24 Beds. Teen females. Ages 12-18 and pregnant. Stay is 30-45 days. | 24 hrs. | Nurse. | DSS referred. Advocacy, referrals, counseling. Spanish spoken. |
| Just-A-Start House 16 Butler Drive Somerville, MA 02145 |
Tel: 617-776-8353 FX: 617-623-9864 |
10 Families. Parenting and pregnant females Programs, work, school, housing search. Ages 13-20 and their children. Stay is variable.Up to 20yrs old |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA/DSS referred. Meet DTA criteria. GED, advocacy, counseling, parenting classes, case management. Some Spanish spoken. |
| Key Emergency Shelter 369 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
Tel: 413-442-1503 FX: 413-447-6976 |
10 Beds. Ages 11-17. Stay is 45 days. | 24 hrs. | Clinic. | DSS and self-referred. Counseling, advocacy, transportation. |
| Lutheran Community Service Teen Living Program 414 Cambridge Street Worcester, MA 01610 |
Tel: 508-756-2396 FX: 508-756-7173 |
7 Families. Parenting and pregnant females. Ages 13-20 and their children. Stay until age 20. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. One DSS room. Advocacy, counseling, transport. Spanish spoken. |
| Ruth House 553 North Main Street Brockton, MA 02401 |
Tel: 508-580-5773 FX: 508-580-2273 |
10 Families. Pregnant or parenting females. Stay until age 20. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DSS/DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. GED support, parenting and life skills, advocacy, counseling, transport |
| St. Mary’s Home 90 Cushing Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-436-8600 FX: 617-288-9476 |
24 Families. Pregnant and newly parenting female teens. | 24 hrs. | HCH 1 x week | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. |
| Short Stop Inc. 1323 Broadway Somerville, MA 02144 |
Tel: 617-776-3377 | 12 Beds. Emergency shelter for children 8-18. Transitional housing for youth 18-21. Stay up to 45 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DSS referred. Meet DTA criteria. Community referrals. |
| Spin (Serving People in Need 248 So. Common Street Lynn, MA 01905 |
Tel: 781-598-9417 FX. 781-598-9153 |
24 Family apartments. Scattered sites. Typical stay is 1 year until find permanent housing.
DSS referred programs: Teen living (9 teen girls with children); HIV congregate house; Shelter and care; Service Coordination Center. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred only. Meet DTA criteria. Programs, work, school, housing search.
DSS Service Coordination Center. Drop in Breakfast and lunch from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. |
| Summerhill House 137 Vernon Street Norwood, MA 02062 |
Tel: 781-769-4343 FX: 781-769-2332 |
7 Families. Parenting females and their children. Currently all emergency beds. Stay up to age 20. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling. No substance abuse. |
| Teen Living at Family Independence 11 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119 |
Tel: 617-541-0944 FX: 617-541-8052 |
8 Rooms. Pregnant and parenting females. Ages 13-19. Can stay until 20 years old. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA/DSS referred. Meet DTA criteria. Advocacy, counseling, food stamps, foreign languages spoken. |
| The Bridge Home 90 Cushing Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125 |
Tel: 617-436-8600 FX: 617-288-9476 |
Emergency residential program for children. | 24 hrs. | HCH 1 x week | DTA referred. Meet DTA criteria. |
| Village (YOU, Inc.) 979 Milbury Street Worcester, MA 01607 |
Tel: 508-757-5579 | 16 Beds. Ages 11-18. Stay is 30 days. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DSS referred. Meet DTA criteria. Handicap access for 1st floor. |
| Visions 225 Station Avenue South Yarmouth, MA 02664 |
Tel: 508-398-4034 FX: 508-394-4577 |
8 Mothers and 9 babies Females. Ages 14–20 years old. Stay is variable. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA/DSS/DYS and Commonworks referred. Advocacy. Counseling, transport Handicap access. |
| You, Inc. 18 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 |
Tel: 508-853-2487 FX: 508-849-5618 |
Teen/Parent Apartment Program. Ages 16-20. Mothers & children. Stay is 30 days. |
24 hrs. | Use Community Resources | DSS referred. Adolescent programs. |
| You, Inc. Wetzel Center 2 Granite Street, Worcester, MA 01604 |
Tel: 508-849-5640 FX: 508-363-0547 |
15 Beds. Male and female 13-18 years old. Stay varies from 2 weeks to 6 months. | 24 hrs. | Doctor and Nurse. | DSS, DMH referred. Adolescent programs. |
| YWCA Teen Living Program 2 Museum Square Apt. 205 Lawrence, MA 01840 |
Tel: 978-688-4046 FX: 978-688-7867 |
8 Beds. Pregnant or parenting females. Stay until 20 years old. | 24 hrs. | Use Community Resources. | DTA/DSS referred. Parenting and life skills assistance. Advocacy, counseling, referrals. Handicap access. |
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KEY
BMC = Boston Medical Center
DMH = Department of Mental Health
DSS = Department of Social Services
DTA = Department of Transitional Assistance (Welfare)
YS = Department of Youth Services
HCH =Health Care for the Homeless
HL= Hotline
MHSA = Middlesex Human Service Agency
