Asian-American Civic Association


87 Tyler Street
5th Floor
Boston, ma 02111
Phone: 617-426-9492
Fax: 617-482-2316

Email: info@aaca-boston.org Website: aaca-boston.org/
Services:

The Asian American Civic Association provides limited english-speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education, occupational training, and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency.

AACA provides a range of services, including English classes, social services, job training, college preparation and a post-graduate retention program.

Services

Education

Training

Service hours:

M - F: 9am - 5pm

Languages: English, Chinese Transportation Google Maps

Barbara McInnis House (BHCHP)


Jean Yawkey Place
780 Albany Street
Boston, ma 02118
Phone: 857-654-1706

Website: www.bhchp.org/about/locations/barbara-mcinnis-house
Services:

BHCHP provides “medical respite care”, short-term medical and recuperative services, for homeless people who are far too sick for life in shelters but not sick enough to occupy a costly acute care hospital bed.

BHCHP’s 104-bed medical respite facility is located in Jean Yawkey Place on the campus of Boston Medical Center.

For patients and providers looking for more complete information on services provided at the Barbara McInnis House, please see their FAQ sheet.

For providers looking to admit a patient, please see their admittance requirements before filling out an admission form. 

Service hours:

Always open

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Baystate Reentry Network


PO Box 57
Prides Crossing, ma 01965
Phone: 617-380-7761

Email: info@baystatereentrynetwork.org Website: baystatereentrynetwork.org/
Services:
The Baystate Reentry Network (BRN) is a dedicated group of volunteers helping re-emerging citizens, who have a sexual conviction and are forced to register, reintegrate into society after their incarceration.

The BRN programs ensure that clients can maintain their commitments within and to the legal system and navigate programs to assist their transition as they leave incarceration.

Boston Center for Independent Living, Inc.


60 Temple Place
Boston, ma 02111
Phone: 617-338-6665
TTY: 617-338-6662
Fax: 617-338-6661

Email: tribiero-saab@bostoncil.org Website: bostoncil.org/
Who to Contact: Information and Referral Specialist Services:

Assisting people with a disability to live as full a life as possible through:

Service hours:

Monday through Friday: 8:45am to 5:00pm

Other Locations:

1526 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122

Requirements & Restrictions:

Any individual/family member who self identifies with a disability.

Waiting time: Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are not turned away, and assisted based on staff availability. Languages: English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, ASL, Luganda, Swahili, Runyankore, Other languages accommodated through language line Transportation Google Maps

Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC)


1010 Massachusetts Ave, 6th Floor
Boston, ma 02118
Phone: 617-534-5395
Fax: 617-534-5358

Email: info@bphc.org Website: www.bphc.org/whatwedo/Pages/What-We-Do-by-Topic.aspx
Services:

The Boston Public Health Commission, the country’s oldest health department, is an independent public agency providing a wide range of health services and programs.

The Commission’s more than 40 programs are grouped into six bureaus: Child, Adolescent & Family Health; Community Health Initiatives; Homeless Services; Infectious Disease; Recovery Services; and Emergency Medical Services.

Programs & Services:

 

Service hours:

The Help Desk hours are from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Requirements & Restrictions:

Varies by Program

Languages: Transportation Google Maps

Boston Rescue Mission


39 Kingston Street
Boston, ma 02111
Phone: 617-338-9000
Fax: 617-482-6623

Email: info@brm.org Website: www.brm.org/
Services:

Boston Rescue Mission offers a variety of programs and resources that prevent and end homelessness and support the recovery, health, faith, and independence of those who have a history of substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness. Programs offered include:

Service hours:

Varies by program

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Bridge Over Troubled Waters


47 West Street
Boston, ma 02111
Main: 617-423-9575
TTY: 617-423-9575 *355
National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-786-2929

Email: bridge@bridgeotw.org Website: www.bridgeotw.org/
Services:

Bridge offers a comprehensive range of services to youth ages 14 to 24 in a positive and safe environment.

Street Outreach and Mobile Medical Van: Street Outreach is Bridge’s daily “foot patrol” of trained outreach workers who make regular consistent contact with homeless youth on the street throughout a range of neighborhoods in Boston and Cambridge. The Mobile Medical Van (MMV) connects with the street outreach team each weeknight. See specific hours below. The Van provides medical attention, survival kits, clothes, food and referrals.

Runaway Program: Bridge is the local respondent for the national runaway hotline offering 24-hour access to a counselor and a safe overnight accommodation away from the streets for homeless youth ages 14-17 for up to 72 hours.

Traditional Day Program (TDP): Visit the second floor of the Bridge building for a free breakfast or lunch. You can shower, use the lockers, do your laundry, attend a workshop, and see a case manager.

Medical Care: Bridge offers weekly free medical services staffed by healthcare professionals at the 47 West Street Facility.

Counseling and Support Services: Get help for substance abuse, family & peer relationships, survival needs and other crisis intervention services. Bridge counselors will support and listen to you.

Emergency Residence: Short-term transitional residence at the 47 West St. location for homeless youth ages 18 to 24. Youth commit to counseling, employment and continue their education. During the winter months, Bridge opens up the Warming Center, as an adjunct to the ER, each night to youth who need overnight shelter and survival each day from November through April.

Education and Career Development Program: Classes for youth to attain their HiSet. Takes place M – F from 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:00pm. Flexible schedule, rolling admissions, guidance counseling for youth who wish to enter or continue college or vocational program.

Transitional Living Program: Long-term transitional residential program. Residents are required to maintain employment, continue their education, and meet weekly with a counselor.

Single Parent Home: Transitional living program for pregnant and parenting homeless young women and their children. Serves up to 10 families at any given time and may stay for up to 2 years.

Housing: Bridge offers a variety of supportive services for youth seeking housing. Liberty House is the next step for young adults who have participated in their Transitional Living Program in Brighton. Bridge also currently participates in rapid re-housing programs for youth based on the “housing first” model. This program with the City of Boston is another avenue to prioritize youth for housing.

Service hours:

Intake: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4:30pm
Mobile Medical Van Hours: Mon. - Fri., 5pm-6:30pm @ Boston Common, 7pm - 8:30pm @ Harvard Square

Requirements & Restrictions:

Youth only, ages 14 to 24

Languages: Spanish, English Transportation Google Maps

Bristol Lodge Men’s Shelter


27 Lexington Street
Waltham, ma 02452
Phone: 781-893-0108

Email: bristollodge@mhsainc.org Website: www.mhsainc.org/shelter
Services:

The Bristol Lodge Men’s Shelter provides temporary, emergency shelter accommodations for 45 homeless adult men. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are in need of a bed, you must go through the pre-screening process by calling 781-893-0108, Monday through Friday.  Phone calls are accepted beginning at 9:00am.

Upon completion of the intake process, clients are given access to individualized case management services, meant to address and provide referrals for a wide spectrum of topics, including housing, employment, mental health, substance abuse, financial insecurity, nutrition and more.

 

Requirements & Restrictions: Transportation Google Maps

Bristol Lodge Women’s Shelter


205 Bacon Street
Waltham, ma 02451
Phone (Registration): 781-893-0108

Email: bristollodge@mhsainc.org Website: www.mhsainc.org/shelter
Services:

The Bristol Lodge Women’s Shelter provides temporary, emergency shelter accommodations for 12 homeless adult women. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are in need of a bed, you must go through the pre-screening process by calling 781-893-0108, Monday through Friday.  Phone calls are accepted beginning at 9:00am.

Upon completion of the intake process, clients are given access to individualized case management services, meant to address and provide referrals for a wide spectrum of topics, including housing, employment, mental health, substance abuse, financial insecurity, nutrition and more.

Requirements & Restrictions: Transportation Google Maps

Brooke House


107 Park Dr
Boston, ma 02115
Phone: (617) 867-0300
Fax: (617) 867-0344

Email: crj@crj.org Website: www.crj.org/divisions/social-justice-services/programs/
Services:

Brooke House is a 65-bed Community based Residential Reentry Program for male returning citizens. Residents receive evidence-based case management services and in-house clinical services that emphasize successful reentry.

Requirements & Restrictions:

Men referred by the county sheriffs’ departments, the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the Massachusetts Parole Board, or the Massachusetts Probation service.

Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee


11 Inman Street
Cambridge, ma 02139
Phone : 617-868-2900

Website: ceoccambridge.org/
Services:

Cambridge Economic  Opportunity Committee (CEOC) is an anti-poverty agency fighting to empower people and mobilize resources to fight poverty’s causes and impacts. See specific services below:

Service hours:

May vary by program

Requirements & Restrictions:

May vary by program

Languages: Amharic, English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish Transportation Google Maps

Cambridge Multi-Service Center


362 Green Street
1st Floor
Cambridge, ma 02139
Phone: 617-349-6340

Email: kmjoyce@cambridgema.gov Website: www.cambridgema.gov/Services/HomelessandEvictionPreventionServices
Services:

City Programs:

Community Programs:

 

Service hours:

Walk-in hours
Monday: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 11:30am

Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole Transportation Google Maps

Cambridge Women’s Center


25 Mount Auburn Street
Cambridge, ma 02138
Office: 617-354-6394

Email: info@cambridgewomenscenter.org Website: www.cambridgewomenscenter.org/
Services:

The Women’s Center offers extensive FREE services to women. They provide direct services in a number of areas and will help point women to other local programs if needed. They have a wide array of support groups, classes, and workshops, and two computer labs in a large comfortable house. Pre-COVID women and their children could come in 10am-8pm weekdays and 10am-3pm Saturdays. They could use a phone, the kitchen, which includes food donations, a library, and more. They offer an extensive information, resources, and referral system, as well as provide crisis intervention and peer support counseling for women in crisis though a Helpline and in-person at the Center. The population using the center is very diverse, and includes many experiencing homelessness, women of color, trauma survivors, of different ages and backgrounds. Participant’s confidentiality is respected and they are not subjected to intake questioning.

Currently, drop-in hours are restricted and are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Offerings include:

Check the website for the specific hours

Service hours:

Currently open 3-8pm Tuesdays, and noon-5pm Thursdays and Saturdays. Check website for current hours.
The helpline is currently closed.

Requirements & Restrictions:

The Cambridge Women’s Center is a physical and digital community space open to anyone for whom woman is a meaningful identifier or lived experience. It is also open to children (including boys up to 14 years accompanied by mother or caretaker).

Participants are signed in at the front door (front name or pseudonym). There is no formal intake process, and no personal information is required or requested.

Languages: English; volunteers speak other languages as well, and there is a free Spanish/English Conversation Exchange Zoom group 1-2:30pm on Wednesdays. Transportation Google Maps

Casa Esperanza, Inc.


302 Eustis Street
Roxbury, ma 02119
Phone: 617-445-1123

Email: info@casaesperanza.org Website: www.casaesperanza.org/
Services:

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health facility that specializes in serving men and women with a history of substance abuse in Massachusetts.

Programs

Service hours:

Varies by program.

Requirements & Restrictions:

Varies by program.

Waiting time: Varies by program Languages: Spanish, English Transportation Google Maps

Casa Myrna


451 Blue Hill Avenue
Boston, ma 02121
Phone: 617-521-0100
SafeLink 24/7 Hotline: 1-877-785-2020

Email: info@casamyrna.org Website: www.casamyrna.org/
Services:

Casa Myrna is Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors. Their comprehensive range of services, available in both Spanish and English, provide survivors with tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin to build sustainable self-sufficiency.

Free Supports for Survivors

Service hours:

Supportive services are available by appointment during standard office hours.

Hotline is 24/7

Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google Maps

CASPAR, Inc.


240 Albany Street
Cambridge, ma 02139
Phone: 617-661-0600
First Step Street Outreach Team: 617-592-6895

Website: www.casparinc.org/
Services:

CASPAR (Cambridge And Somerville Program for Addiction Recovery) is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 1970 in response to growing community need for substance use disorder treatment.

FirstStep: The FirstStep Street Outreach program offers life-saving alternatives to unsheltered homeless men and women who are affected by substance use disorder, mental illness and medical complications associated with life on the streets.

Emergency Service Center: The Emergency Service Center (ESC) is one of three shelters in Massachusetts that accept homeless people who are actively using alcohol and drugs. At the ESC clients receive medical and mental health care, nutritional food, personal hygiene supplies, clean clothes, counseling, case management, and employment, housing, and treatment referrals in an environment that is welcoming and safe. The ESC provides a 24-hour shelter, 365 days a year to residents of Cambridge and Somerville.

Residential Programs: Their residential programs are designed to help individuals maintain sobriety, while developing skills they’ll need when they transition to the “real world.”

Requirements & Restrictions:

For residents of Cambridge or Somerville.
May be eligible if resident of Cambridge or Somerville before incarceration.
Services meant for people that struggle with substance use disorder addiction.

Waiting time: Contact shelter for availability Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google Maps

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston


275 West Broadway
Boston, ma 02127
Phone: 617-464-8500
Fax: 617- 451-0337

Email: info@ccab.org Website: www.ccab.org/
Services:

Catholic Charities operates a number of community service centers in eastern Massachusetts. The centers provide a wide variety of support services including some basic needs emergency assistance, education and training programs, transitional housing for families, child care, and family counseling, and support.

Programs:

For COVID-19 Program Updates, click here.

Service hours:

See CCAB website

Other Locations:

Catholic Charities Program Locations
Catholic Charities Labouré Center
275 West Broadway, South Boston
617-464-8500
Also home to Refugee and Immigration Services & Community Interpreter Services

Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services
275 West Broadway, South Boston
617-464-8100

Catholic Charities North
117 North Common Street, Lynn
781-593-2312

Catholic Charities South
169 Court Street, Brockton
508-587-0815

Catholic Charities Yawkey Center
185 Columbia Road, Dorchester
617-506-6600

Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities
70 Lawrence Street, Lowell
978-452-1421

Catholic Charities Child Care Locations
Yawkey Child Care Center
185 Columbia Road, Dorchester
617-506-6600

Nazareth Child Care Center
19 St. Joseph Street, Jamaica Plain
617-522-4040

Lynn Child Care Center
37 North Federal Street, Lynn
781-598-5547 ext. 230

Malden Early Education and Learning Program
77 Salem Street, Malden
781-397-6055

Peabody Child Care Center
13 Pulaski Street, Peabody
978-532-6860

Labouré Child Care Center
275 West Broadway, South Boston
617-464-8500

Home Based Family Child Care
6 Pleasant Street, Suite 220
Malden, MA
781-605-3330

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City Mission: Homelessness Prevention


185 Columbia Road (Mail)
Suite 317
Boston, ma 02121
Phone: 617-742-6830 x212
Fax: 617-742-8470

Email: pmiranda@citymissionboston.org Website: citymissionboston.org/homelessness-prevention
Who to Contact: Director of Homelessness Prevention Services:

To provide families with relief, City Mission has four programs dedicated to homelessness prevention:

  1. Emergency Needs Network
  2. A Lift Up
  3. Public Voice
  4. A Path to Employment 
  5. Food Assistance 

For more information please contact the Director of Homelessness Prevention Programs, Paola Miranda, at pmiranda@citymissionboston.org

Service hours:

M - F: 9am - 5pm

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Elizabeth Stone House


8 Notre Dame Street
Roxbury, ma 02119
Main Line: 617-427-9801
Intake Line: 781-400-0770

Email: info@stonehouseinc.org Website: www.elizabethstonehouse.org/
Services:

The Elizabeth Stone House partners with adult and child survivors of domestic violence and related trauma – mental illness, housing instability, and substance misuse – to achieve safety, stability, and overall wellbeing.

Service offerings include:

COVID-19 Update: The Elizabeth Stone House building is not open to non-residents, but staff are still available to assist individuals via phone.

Languages: Spanish

Father Bill’s Place


38 Broad Street
Brockton, ma 02301
Phone: 617-770-3314

Email: info@helpfbms.org Website: www.helpfbms.org
Services:

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an emergency shelter for individual adults experiencing homelessness. The main goal is to help people get stabilized and on a pathway toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Father Bill’s & MainSpring provides supportive services, access to on-site shower facilities and a medical clinic, and referrals to community agencies, including those in mental health, substance abuse, housing, and employment. 3 meals a day can also be provided.

Service hours:

24/7

Other Locations:

54 North Main Street
Brockton 02301
508-587-5441

Requirements & Restrictions:

Guests must prove tie or connection to the greater Quincy/Brockton/South Shore area; Must speak to assessment specialist; Male or Female, 18+; Sex offenders must register with Quincy/Brockton Police Department.

Waiting time: Lottery system. No referrals are taken. Languages: Languages are provided on an at-need basis Transportation Google Maps

First Church in Cambridge


11 Garden Street
Cambridge, ma 02138
Phone: 617-547-2724

Email: info@firstchurchcambridge.org Website: www.firstchurchcambridge.org
Services:

Homeless Ministries

The First Church Shelter

The Friday Café

 

Requirements & Restrictions:

Shelter: 18+; must be drug and alcohol-free; not able to admit guests who are experiencing an acute psychiatric emergency; no registered sex offenders

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Haley House


23 Dartmouth Street
Boston, ma 02116
Phone: 617-236-8132

Email: bduffy@haleyhouse.org Website: haleyhouse.org/
Services:

Haley House uses food with purpose and the power of community to break down barriers between people, empower individuals, and strengthen neighborhoods.

Five Branches

Food & Meals Programs

Clothing Room

Housing

Urban Farming

Education & Training

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Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS)


66 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, ma 02138
Phone: 617-544-7073
Toll-free: 1-888-285-4038

Email: hshs.info@pbha.org Website: hshshelter.org/
Services:

Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (HSHS) is a dry shelter open from October 15 until April 15. HSHS is student-run and operates out of the basement of University Lutheran Church in Harvard Square. HSHS works to provide guests with shelter, food, security, and a supportive environment of mutual respect. HSHS serves 18 guests per night. 

Services:

Reserving a Bed 

Season-long beds 

Lotteries for beds occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays as beds become available. To enter the waitlist, fill out the lottery form online or in-person at the door of the shelter. The waitlist will be refreshed on the first day of every month, so everyone must re-enter the waitlist each month. Winning lottery numbers will be posted on the door and will be available over the phone the morning of each lottery. 

Meals (Guests receive breakfast and dinner. Blankets, basic toiletries, and food are available for guests as well as non-guests at the door) 

Laundry (HSHS maintains a washer and dryer for guest use) 

Computers (Three computers with internet connection and a printer are available for guests throughout their stay) 

Referrals (If no beds are available at HSHS, staff will make referrals to other shelters upon request) 

Case Management (The Resource Advocacy program provides case-management to guests to help them connect with social services in the Boston/Cambridge area) 

Programming (Various partners including healthcare and music come into the space to assist guests) 

Service hours:

7pm to 8am, except on Saturday mornings when the shelter remains open until 9am

Other Locations:

Office Address:
Phillips Brooks House Association
1 Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02138

Requirements & Restrictions:

Self-referral

Dry shelter – no drugs, no alcohol

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Heading Home


The Schrafft Center
529 Main Street, Suite 100
Charlestown, ma 02129
Phone: 617-864-8140
Fax: 617-864-2541

Email: lkaplan@headinghomeinc.org Website: www.headinghomeinc.org/
Services:

Heading Home offers a variety of services available to individuals and families. These include:

Shelters & Emergency Services:
Dorchester and Roxbury Family Shelters: 6 emergency assistance shelters for 42 families.

Transitional Housing:
Medford Family Life Education Center: Emergency shelter for 6 families and transitional shelter for 2 families.
Transitional Apartments: 17 supported single-resident apartments for families receiving support services.

Permanent Housing:
Congregate Housing: Supported permanent housing provided for men and women with shared living spaces in Cambridge.
Scattered-Site Apartments
Permanent Housing Partnership: Permanent housing and intensive services for individuals with disabilities, provided through partnerships with housing development corporations.

If you are a homeless individual looking for housing, please contact Michael Montanille, Individual Services Intake Coordinator at 617.864.8140, ext. 119 or download a copy of their application for permanent housing online.

Service hours:

Varies by program

Requirements & Restrictions:

Different programs may have requirements; ask when applying.

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Hearth


1640 Washington Street
Boston, ma 02118
Intake/Resident Placement: 617-369-1578

Email: info@hearth-home.org Website: www.hearth-home.org/
Who to Contact: Intake/Resident Placement Services:

Hearth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly.

Currently, Hearth, Inc. operates 228 units of permanent supportive housing located in seven different buildings throughout the Greater Boston area.

Housing Applications can be found here. 

Service hours:

M - F: 9am - 5pm

Other Locations:

Representation at all major shelter locations.

Requirements & Restrictions:

Low income seniors age 55 and up

Waiting time: 1 to 3 weeks Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google Maps

HomeStart, Inc.


105 Chauncy Street
Suite 502
Boston, ma 02111
Phone: 617-542-0338
Fax: 617-542-1454
Eviction Prevention Hotline: 1-857-415-2900

Website: www.homestart.org/
Services:

HomeStart aims to end homelessness in Greater Boston by assisting individuals in obtaining housing and settling into the community, and by developing strategies to prevent homelessness before it starts.

Services

Service hours:

Monday - Friday: 9am-12pm; 1pm-4:45pm
Walk-in Hours: Currently suspended due to office closure

Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google Maps

Hope House


8 Farnham Street
Boston, ma 02119
Phone (Addiction Services): 617-971-9360
Fax (Addiction Services): 617-971-9366
Phone (Outpatient Services): 617-971-9370
Fax (Outpatient Services): 617-971-9366

Email: Emaguire@hopehouseboston.org Website: hopehouseboston.org/
Who to Contact: Front Desk Services:

Hope House’s mission is to provide individualized treatment to those living with a substance use disorder (SUD). Individuals will receive education and support allowing them to pursue their life interests with families, employers, and be self-sufficient members of their communities.

Programs

 

Requirements & Restrictions:

Varies by program.

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House of Hope, Inc. – Lowell


12 Merrimack St
Lowell, ma 01854
Phone: 978-458-2870

Email: info@houseofhopelowell.org Website: houseofhopelowell.org/
Services:

House of Hope is dedicated to assisting homeless families in Massachusetts. We provide services to families referred to us by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). If you are a family or individual experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness, you can contact DHCD directly to gain access to resources and referrals:

Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Housing Stabilization
To apply for shelter services, please call (866) 584-0653 and speak with a Homeless Coordinator.

Learn2Work:
Workforce Development and Economic Self-sufficiency

Understanding the need to empower homeless parents with essential employment skills, a positive employment experience, and an increased sense of self-worth to serve as the foundation for long-term employment stability, we developed the Learn2Work Program, which provides a supportive work environment that ignites the desire within each intern to successfully support their family and make a difference in their community.

The Learn2Work Program also provides “soft-skills training” (such as communication and interpersonal skills) and job-placement support to every intern. Interns gain job-skills in a supportive work environment (either retail or culinary) that empowers them to implement personal career plans and work through employment issues that are the basis for any employment success. The goal of the Learn2Work Program is to provide a supportive work environment that ignites the desire within each intern to successfully support their family and make a difference in their community.

Interns discover that work is valuable, work allows them to give back to society, and it builds their self-esteem. We have learned that our internships can literally transform our intern’s relationship to work.

The families who are living in our shelters will be the source of the 25-35 interns per year who will gain real world experience as they operate our retail store and prepare and serve our meals as they Learn2Work!

Learn2Work includes two initiatives: the Hope Chest Retail Program and a Culinary Skills Program.

HousingWorks


P.O. Box 231104
Boston, ma 02123-1104
Email: support@housingworks.net Website: HousingWorks.net
Services:

HousingWorks is a resource for Housing Advocates and Landlords to search and apply to all subsidized and affordable housing in New England. HousingWorks lists all of the ex-offender housing resources they can locate.

People seeking low-income housing should watch the video (from the website link above). The video is recommended because it teaches you what you need to know *before* you search – and also helps you do the search at the same time. By the time you have finished the video, you will have also finished your housing search.

Requirements & Restrictions:

Online resources only; not available by phone or email.

HousingWorks does not work with individuals or families; instead, they work with their case managers and advocates.

Just-A-Start Corporation


1035 Cambridge Street
#12
Cambridge, ma 02141
Phone (Main Office): 617-494-0444
Fax: 617-494-8348

Email: contact@justastart.org Website: www.justastart.org/
Who to Contact: Varies by program, see Services description for contacts Services:

Provides affordable housing, education, training, community engagement, and supportive services, including:

Cambridge Biomedical Careers Program: This free 9-month training program (September–May) prepares participants for entry-level jobs in the biotechnology, life sciences, and medical research industries, and supplies local employers with work-ready, diverse employees. The laboratory training is done in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College. In the program, students also receive job readiness training such as preparing a resume, interviewing, and job search, and are introduced to industry professionals through career talks and employer site visits. After graduation, students receive follow up services for up to one year, until they are placed in relevant employment.

There is no tuition fee. Applications are accepted April through August. Eligibility requirements include: a GED or HS diploma, Massachusetts residency (primarily Cambridge, Boston, and MetroNorth), income eligibility, age 18+, and good reading and math skills.

Contact: 617-918-7520

Information Technology Careers Program
The JAS IT Career Program is a FREE educational and career skills training program that prepares individuals for Computer User Support Specialist positions in any business environment. The program is ideal for people who are looking for a new career or are entering the job market for the first time.
Through this training module students are able to obtain stackable industry recognized credentials and certificates (i.e. CompTIA, CompTIA A+, etc.)

Contact:  617-918-7520

YouthBuild/Just-A-Start: JAS YouthBuild is a comprehensive youth development program for 16 to 24 year-old out of school youth that provides education leading to grade level increases and credential attainment (high school diploma or HiSET – formerly GED); career exploration and employment skills building (with a construction/facilities maintenance and/or healthcare focus); and leadership and life skills training. Through their housing community service work experience, youth gain occupational skills leading to HBI PACT and OSHA certificates (industry recognized credentials), in addition to applied academic skills and leadership development. JAS YouthBuild also provides comprehensive guidance, counseling, case management, and support services. Youth who complete the program transition to employment, training, and/or college and receive intensive follow-up support for at least one year, with additional support beyond.

Contact:  youthbuild@justastart.org or 617-918-7506

Home Improvement Programs: Provides assistance in managing home improvement projects and helps homeowners, condominium associations, and landlords secure financing for housing improvements. JAS’s experienced rehab specialists guide clients through the entire process, from application to completion.

Contact: 617-918-7514

Homeowner Services:
JAS offers an array of services to meet the ongoing needs of low and moderate income homeowners in Cambridge. These services include: technical assistance with property maintenance and repair; advisory services for condominium association finances, management, and compliance; education and training courses; and leadership development for condominium associations.

Contact: 617-918-7514

Real Estate Development Projects:
As part of its core mission, Just-A-Start (JAS) develops and owns affordable apartments that allow low and moderate income residents to live in Cambridge at rents that are within their means. JAS currently owns nearly 600 units and has partnered with Maloney Properties and Wingate to provide the portfolio with professional management. If you are interested in affordable rentals in Cambridge, please contact Maloney Properties and Wingate for more information.

Mediation/Conflict Resolution:
To avoid evictions and/or homelessness, Just-A-Start (JAS) professionals mediate and help resolve disputes between tenants, landlords, homeowners, and others by creating a safe, neutral forum in which meaningful dialogue can occur. Mediation allows parties to understand each other’s perspectives, explore options, and come up with a resolution that everyone feels comfortable moving forward with. Through these efforts, JAS has helped thousands of individuals reach compromise and address conflicts before they spiral out of control, often preventing unnecessary eviction. For qualifying cases, JAS professionals also provide mediation to resolve consumer disputes referred through district courts or the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

Contact:  617-918-7518

 

Other Locations:

YouthBuild
1175 Cambridge St. Cambridge
617-242-1460

Requirements & Restrictions:

Bring your Social Security card, birth certificate and proof of address.

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Justice 4 Housing


23 Bradston St., Fourth Floor
Boston, ma 02118
Mobile: (857) 300-3009

Email: info@justice4housing.org Website: www.justice4housing.org
Services:

We empower survivors of incarceration to overcome housing discrimination and use their voices to advocate against oppressive systems. We ensure community-based solutions to address the root cause of homelessness. We educate landlords, public housing authorities, and organizations on the collateral consequences of criminalizing housing.

Service hours:

By appointment only

Requirements & Restrictions:

required to be formerly incarcerated

Languages: English

Justice Resource Institute (JRI)


160 Gould Street
Suite 300
Needham, ma 02494-2300
Phone: 781-559-4900

Email: wcallahan@jri.org Website: jri.org/
Services:

JRI works in partnership with individuals, families, communities and government to pursue the social justice inherent in opening doors to opportunity and independence.

JRI offers a wide array of services including:

Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)


100 Cambridge St., Suite 300
Boston, ma 02114
Phone: 617-573-1100
TTY: 617-573-1140

Website: www.mass.gov/orgs/housing-and-community-development
Services:

The Department of Housing and Community Development, through its community and business partners, provides affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

Visit this link for an extensive list of DHCD programs.

 

Service hours:

Office hours vary depending on program. DCHD General Office Hours: M - F 8:45am - 5pm

Requirements & Restrictions:

Income restrictions apply.

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McGrath House


699 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, ma 02118
Phone: (857) 317-6191
Fax: (857) 350-4401

Email: crj@crj.org Website: www.crj.org/divisions/social-justice-services/programs/
Services:

McGrath House is a 33-bed Community-based Residential Reentry Program for female returning citizens. Residents receive gender-specific evidence-based case management and in-house clinical services that emphasize successful reentry.

Requirements & Restrictions:

Women referred by county sheriff’s departments, the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the Massachusetts Parole Board, or the Massachusetts Probation Service. These referrers must prepare a referral packet which will be reviewed based on availability and allocation.

New England Center and Home for Veterans


17 Court Street
Boston, ma 02108
Phone (Services): 617-371-1800
Fax (Services): 617-371-1771
Phone (Case Management): 617-371-1824

Website: nechv.org/
Services:

The mission of the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) is to equip Veterans who are facing or at-risk of homelessness with the tools for economic sufficiency and to provide them a path to achieve successful and dignified independent living.

A service and care provider for former military service men and women, the NECHV offers a broad array of programs and services that enable success, reintegration, meaningful employment, and independent living.

Services:

Service hours:

Services open 24/7, Office hours are M – F: 9am – 5pm

Requirements & Restrictions:

Any person who has served in the U.S Military (active, Guard, Reserve), regardless of era, length or character of service, is a Veteran, and is eligible for services and support from the NECHV.

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Nicholas and Mattie Center for the Homeless


12 Madison Street Hyde Park
Boston, ma 02136
Phone: (860) 840-8774
Fax: (857) 345-9599

Email: NicholasandMattieCFH@outlook.com Website: www.nicholasandmattiecfh.org/
Services:

Assistance with: Food, Clothing, Housing, Referral Services, Transportation to and from doctor appointments, In home care for the elderly and Veterans, Pampers and Housing Supplies for those moving in a new apartment.

Service hours:

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 6pm

Requirements & Restrictions:

Clients must fill out an application for their services. Verification of homelessness or need will be requested, verification of identity, proof of income and proof of residency.

Waiting time: Allow 14 business days for non-emergency requests Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole

Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation


56 Warren St
Suite 200
Roxbury, ma 02119
Phone: (617) 427-3599

Email: info@nuestracdc.org Website: www.nuestracdc.org/
Services:

Nuestra Comunidad is devoted to building the wealth and enhancing the physical, economic, and social well-being of Roxbury and other underserved populations in greater Boston through a community-driven process that promotes self-sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization.

Classes:

Programs: 

On The Rise, Inc.


341 Broadway
Cambridge, ma 02139
Phone: 617-497-7968
Fax: 617-492-9814

Email: development@ontherise.org Website: www.ontherise.org
Who to Contact: Community Advocate Services:

On The Rise is a day program for women and trans/nonbinary individuals currently experiencing or recovering from homeless. We provide tangible, day-to-day essentials in our Safe Haven, including showers, breakfast and lunch, mail, toiletries, computers, a nap room, and more. Our team of Advocates work closely with people on a wide variety of issues, ranging from employment, substance use, mental health, physical health, moving logistics, applying for housing, legal issues/court, and more. For those with the fewest options, we cultivate long-term relationships that foster safety and belonging. Guided by the strength and initiative of our program participants, we join their journey to wellbeing, as skilled partners and advocates.

Service hours:

Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday: 12pm-3:30pm

Requirements & Restrictions:

If you have not visited them or used their services before, they ask that you complete a low-threshold intake with one of their Advocates. There is no formal referral process to engage with their program.

Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole Transportation Google Maps

Pine Street Inn


444 Harrison Avenue
Boston, ma 02118
General Information: 617-892-9100

Email: info@pinestreetinn.org Website: www.pinestreetinn.org/
Services:

Pine Street Inn partners with homeless individuals to help them move from the streets and shelter to a home, and assists formerly homeless individuals in retaining housing. They provide street outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training and connections to employment.

Programs

COVID-19 Updates 

Other Locations:

Women’s Inn at Pine Street:
363 Albany Street, Boston

Shattuck Shelter:
170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain

Requirements & Restrictions:

Must be homeless; Ages 25 and older only; Alcohol/drugs/drug paraphernalia/weapons are not permitted on premises. Unregistered sex offenders are prohibited from the premises.

Waiting time: Depends on availability Languages: English, Spanish Transportation Google Maps

Project Hope


550 Dudley Street
Boston, ma 02119
Phone: 617-442-1880

Email: info@prohope.org Website: www.prohope.org/
Who to Contact: Main Office Services:

Project Hope is a multi-service agency at the forefront of efforts in Boston to move families up and out of poverty. They provide low-income women with children access to education, jobs, housing, and emergency services.

Services:

Although our building is closed for now, they are here for you. Just call 617-442-1880 or email info@prohope.org.

Click here for COVID-19 resources.

Service hours:

M – F: 9am – 5pm

Languages: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole Transportation Google Maps

Project Place


1145 Washington Street
Boston, ma 02118
Phone: 617-542-3740 x 434
Fax: 617-542-3860
617-542-3860
Email: info@projectplace.org Website: projectplace.org/
Who to Contact: Beth Carter, Director of Re-Entry Services and Programs Services:

Project Place Re-entry Services and Programs provide a path to success and self-sufficiency for men and women returning to the community after incarceration.  Through a sense of belonging to the Project Place community that maintains high standards of accountability, participants can thrive as they pursue their goal of stabilization through employment.

Employment, Job Training, & Resource Services

Project Place Re-entry works with residents, residential facilities and agencies within Suffolk County and the expansive surrounding communities.  They help all who are re-enter the community and need help in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

Project Place utilizes programs and curriculum developed specifically for individuals returning from incarceration and/or those who are system impacted.  Courses include Financial Math and Budgeting for Society, Anger Management, Family Reunification and other educational resources.  The Re-entry team provides individualized case management while assessing the needs of each person. Their services included guidance for obtaining identification and documentation, health insurance, assisting with housing, including transitional housing, and employment.

Project Place has a full Career Services Department that works closely with their Re-entry Department for their clients and focuses on each individual client and partnering employers.  Career Services and the Re-entry Departments at Project Place are practiced in overcoming the hurdles of CORI challenges and windows in work history

Community Re-entry for Women (CREW) provides job readiness and life skills training to incarcerated women at the Suffolk County House of Correction. Through linking the participants with case management, career coaching and health care, the program seeks to foster the strength and independence of participants in preparation for positive re-entry into the community. This program is only available to incarcerated females at the SCHOC.  Upon release, the women are welcomed to the Project Place community and continue to work with a case manager for programming and support services.

Stabilization Programing Around Recovery and Resiliency Coaching (SPARRC) is one of several entry points into Project Place and is essential for many people before they begin job training.  The program is for those who desire change but aren’t quite prepared for or ready to commit to the Re-entry curriculum or Work Ready. Covered topics include:

Work Ready: WORK READY is a 4-week job-readiness training program focused on the basics of preparing clients for a successful job search. Clients will learn to develop resumes, write cover letters, perform a focused job search, & prepare for the interview process. In addition, clients will attend a weekly computer class. Upon completion of the program, clients will be assigned a career coach/case manager to assist with job search and provide ongoing support & resources. Classes are presently held virtually.

Further Credentialing: Project Place offers a 4-week Customer Service Training with Professional Certification in Customer Service through the National Retail Federation Foundation. They also offer a 4-week practicum focused on daily guided job search with the express goal of employment for clients who complete Customer Service credentialing. ServSafe, an industry-recognized certification in food safety is offered regularly. OSHA training is offered on an occasional basis as well.

Social Enterprises: Project Place operates three businesses. These enterprises provide transitional employment for clients for up to 3 months at starting pay of $13.50/hr. Individuals apply to be hired. Their social enterprises provide an opportunity to fill gaps in work history & gain references while pursuing permanent employment with the support of a case manager. To be considered for hire into one of their enterprises, clients must first complete Work Ready.

Housing

All programs are CORI friendly.

Transportation: Silver Line: East Berkeley St.; Red Line: Broadway.

Service hours:

M - F: 9am - 5pm

Languages: English, Limited Spanish Transportation Google Maps

RESPOND, Inc.


PO Box 555
Somerville, ma 02143
Office: 617-625-5996
Support Line: 617-623-5900

Email: info@respondinc.org Website: www.respondinc.org
Services:

RESPOND provides emergency shelter and a range of support services and educational programs to thousands of survivors of domestic violence each year including adults, children, and teens regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or other characteristics. RESPOND staff work with survivors of domestic violence to address their immediate and long-term needs, providing emotional support, counseling, financial resources, information, and referrals. Through RESPOND’s programs, individuals and families in crisis develop the concrete tools necessary to regain control of their own lives – from parenting skills and housing search to financial literacy, and the hands-on experience of advocating for themselves. Services are free, confidential, and currently offered in multiple languages.

RESPOND’s Supportive Services are available to all victims and survivors of domestic violence. They include:

RESPOND’s emergency shelter location is kept confidential to ensure the safety of program participants. Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. RESPOND’s shelter is wheelchair accessible, and ADA approved. Its spacious Children’s Learning Center offers a safe, colorful play space and programs that promote learning, encourage parental involvement, and connect children and teens to local in- and out-of-school enrichment activities. The average length of stay for residents is 4 months. RESPOND is proud to accept women and men (or any gender identity) into shelter as well as parents with teenage boys – a rarity in Massachusetts.

Service hours:

Business office hours: Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm
Support and Intake Line: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm; At all other times, callers can be connected to state and federal hotlines.

Other Locations:

S.A.F.E.R. Program Suffolk County House of Correction at 20 Bradston St Boston, MA, 02118

Waiting time: None Languages: English, Spanish, Amharic, Portuguese, Haitian Creole,

Rosie’s Place


889 Harrison Avenue
Boston, ma 02118
Phone: 617-442-9322
Fax: 617-442-7825
Advocacy: 617-318-0237
Legal Helpline: 617-318-0271

Email: info@rosiesplace.org Website: www.rosiesplace.org/
Who to Contact: Front Desk Services:

The mission of Rosie’s Place is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for poor and homeless women to maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.

Food Programs

Emergency Services

 

Service hours:

Hours vary by program

Requirements & Restrictions:

Women and anyone who self-identifies as a woman.
Target population: homeless and low-income women

Waiting time: Varies Languages: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Chinese. Language Line available for other languages. Transportation Google Maps

Roxbury Multi-Service Center


321 Blue Hill Avenue
Boston, ma 02121
Phone: 617-541-6859
Fax: 617-445-2125

Website: www.roxmulti.org/
Services:
Roxbury Multi-Service Center, Inc. (RMSC) serves children, adolescents, and their families in the communities of Roxbury, Dorchester and surrounding areas providing community support and case management services.
Service Hours: please call for an appointment at 617 541-6859.
Language: English, however interpreter services can be accessed.
Waiting time: Referrals are responded to within a 24 hour period Languages: English, Spanish, French, Cape Verdean, Haitian Creole Transportation Google Maps

Somerville Homeless Coalition


1 Davis Square
Somerville, ma 02144
Phone: 617-623-6111

Email: info@shcinc.org Website: www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org/
Services:

The mission of the Somerville Homeless Coalition is to provide homeless and nearly homeless individuals and families with individualized supportive services and tailored housing solutions with the goal of obtaining and maintaining affordable housing.

Programs

Service hours:

M - F: 9am - 5pm

Languages: English, Spanish

St. Francis House


39 Boylston Street
Boston, ma 02116
Phone: 617-542-4211
Fax: 617-542-4705

Email: info@stfrancishouse.org Website: stfrancishouse.org/
Services:

Since 1984, St. Francis House has offered basic care and services that make the difference between hope and despair, and often between life and death.

Programs

COVID-19 Updates 

Service hours:

Hours vary depending on program. Call or visit website for details.

Languages: English, Spanish

St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children


90 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, ma 02125
Phone: 617-436-8600
Fax: 617-288-8961

Email: contact@stmaryscenterma.org Website: stmaryscenterma.org/
Services:

St. Mary’s Center offers a wide variety of programs for women and children. St. Mary’s serves as a safety net for vulnerable families and children–providing a haven and home as well as life-changing programs and services.

Programs

COVID-19 Update 

Steppingstone Incorporated


123 Durfee St
Fall River, ma 02720
See website for programming contact information:

Website: www.steppingstoneinc.org/
Services:

Steppingstone Incorporated’s mission is to strengthen quality of life among individuals and families of our community through providing comprehensive client-center programs and services that enhance well-being and promote independence.

Offering various programming including:

Other Locations:

See website for programming location details

The Network – La Red


P.O. Box 6011
Boston, ma 02114
Main Office: 617-695-0877
Hotline (Voice): 617-742-4911
Hotline (Toll-free): 800-832-1901
Hotline (TTY): 617-227-4911

Email: oeodirector@tnlr.org Website: tnlr.org/en/
Services:

The Network provides a variety of services for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community experiencing partner abuse. The organization also provides assistance and referrals to LGBT community members. The web site is in English and Spanish, is kept up-to-date, and has information helpful to the LGBT community.

Hotline

Housing Pathways Program:

During both phases, participants can receive a wide range of services, such as advocacy, referrals, supportive counseling, and support group

Support Groups:

Service hours:

Hotline is 24/7

Requirements & Restrictions:

Target population is battered members of LBT (lesbian, bisexual, and transgender) communities. Will also assist and provide referrals for gay and bisexual men.

Languages: Spanish, English Transportation Google Maps

United Way’s 211 Helpline


Phone : 211 or 877-211-6277

Website: mass211.org/
Services:

Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 211 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Mass 211 is an easy way to find or give help in your community.

Mass 211 responds immediately during times of crisis, to field calls regarding the crisis and to direct callers to services most appropriate for their needs. If you are unable to reach 2-1-1 due to your telephone or cell phone carrier, a toll-free number is available 1-877-211-MASS (6277).

211HELPSteps is the online platform of Mass211. From any desktop or mobile device, individuals can search and then connect to local health and human service resources across the Commonwealth. Programs that are included support basic needs such as food security, housing, childcare, transportation as well as resources for mental and emotional health.

Service hours:

24/7

Victory Programs Inc.


404 South Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, ma 02130
Phone: 617-541-0222
Fax: 617-541-0094

Website: www.vpi.org/
Services:

Victory Programs opens doors to recovery, hope and community for individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction or other chronic illnesses like HIV/AIDS. Services include short and long-term residential treatment programs for individuals and families, affordable housing opportunities for eligible individuals, HIV/AIDS case management and housing opportunities. They also offer HIV/HCV/STI testing and they have an HIV drop in center. Multiple sites located throughout Boston.

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