Emergency Shelters MA

Emergency Shelters

AFSC Material Assistance Program Directory of Resources for Individuals In Need Residing in MA

Boston

Boston Rescue Mission 39 Kingston St. Boston, MA 02111 PH#(617)482-8819 FAX#(617)482-6623 website: www.brm.org

Services: Residential Recovery Program, Vocational Development, Safe and Healthy Program Hours: Open 24 Hours/Day Capacity: 175 Men & Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Night-to-Night Requirements: Walk-Ins OK Restrictions: Sober Subway: Silver & Orange Line: Downtown Crossing. Red Line: Park Street Bus: #11, #448, #449, #459, #500, #501, #504, #505, #553, #554, #555, #556

HopeFound Emergency Shelter at Shattuck Hospital 170 Morton St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 PH#(617)971-3229 website: www.hopefoundboston.org

Services: Addiction Treatment, Job Placement, Housing Assistance, Specialized HIV/AIDS Counseling, Testing and Referral Services, Laundry & Showers Available, Spanish, Portugese Hours: Opens at 3:30, With 7PM Curfew; Closes at 8AM Weekdays, 9AM Weekends Capacity: 93 Men, 21 Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited with progress toward housing and employment plan. Requirements: Bed Guaranteed w/Referral, Daily Lottery for Remaining Beds at 7PM Restrictions: Wet Shelter, 18+ Subway: Orange Line: Forest Hills then take the hospital shuttle bus #16, #21 or #31.

Kingston House at Boston Rescue 39 Kingston St. Boston, MA 02111 PH#(617)482-8819

Services: Clothing Hours: Open 24 Hours/Day Capacity: 100 Men, 35 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Variable Requirements: Bring Social Security Card, State ID & Release Papers Restrictions: Previously Incarcerated Males Only, 18+ Subway: Silver & Orange Line: Downtown Crossing. Red Line: Park Street Bus: #11, #448, #449, #459, #500, #501, #504, #505, #553, #554, #555, #556

http://www.brm.org/

Emergency Shelters


Long Island Shelter P.O. Box 158 Boston, MA 02122 PH#(617)534-7100

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Toiletries, Medical & Mental Healthcare, Case Management Hours: Arrive at Woods Mullen, 784 Rear Mass Ave, for bus transport. Capacity: 387 immediately following breakfast Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: No Limit Requirements: Complete Intake at Woods Mullen Restrictions: 18+ Bus: Bus from Woods Mullen from 3PM-10PM

New England Shelter For Homeless Veterans 17 Court Street Boston, MA 02108 PH#(617) 248-9400

Services: Healthcare, Counseling, Clothing, Advocacy, Eye Care, Dental, Spanish Hours: Open 24 Hours Capacity: 250 Men, 16 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: DD214, Walk-In OK Restrictions: Sobriety, Served in Military Subway: B,C,D,E & Orange: Government Center Bus: #4, #92, #93, #191, #192, #352, #354, #355

Pine Street Inn Men’s Unit 444 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02118 PH#(617)482-4944 website: www.pinestreetinn.org

Services: Clothing, Job Training, GED Prep, Literacy Programs, Case Management, Spanish Hours: 24 Hours Capacity: 290 Men Meals Served: Mon-Sat: Breakfast and Dinner Sun: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Night-to-Night Requirements: 18+ Restrictions: Wet Shelter Subway: Red Line: Broadway. Orange Line: New England Medical Center Bus: Silver Line: New England Medical Center

Pine Street Inn Women’s Unit 363 Albany Street Boston, MA 02118 PH#(617) 521-7189

Services: Emergency Clothing, Healthcare, Counseling, Washing Machines, Spanish Hours: 24 Hours, 8:15 Curfew Capacity: 70 Women, 40 Transitional Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Daily Bed Lottery Between 2:30-3:45 Restrictions: Wet Shelter Subway: Red Line: Broadway Bus: #9, #11, #47, #191, #275

Emergency Shelters


Rosie’s Place 889 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02118 PH#(617) 442-9322

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Healthcare, Mail Service, Showers, Laundry, Spanish Hours: Open 24 Hours, 9PM Curfew Capacity: 20 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: 3 Weeks In, 2 Weeks Out (Re-Play Lottery Each Cycle) Requirements: Daily Bed Lottery at 8AM Restrictions: Sober, 18+ Bus: #1, #8, #10, #47, #170, #171, #191, CT1, CT3

Santa Maria 11 Waltham Street Boston, MA 02118 PH#(617) 423-4366

Services: Clothing Hours: Opens at 7PM, With 10PM Curfew; Closes at 8AM. Capacity: 10 Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Snacks Length of Stay: 7 Nights Per Month Requirements: Agency Referral Restrictions: Sober Bus: #8, #9, #10, #47, #170, #191, #275

United Homes Adult Shelter 540 Columbia Road Dorchester, MA 02125 (617) 265-4515

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Healthcare, Day Programs, Spanish Hours: 10PM Curfew Capacity: 165 Men, 20 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Walk-In OK Restrictions: 18+, Wet Shelter Bus: #8, #15, #16, #17, #18, #41, #191, #249

Woods Mullen Shelter 784 Rear Massachusetts Ave. Boston, MA 02118 PH#(617)534-7100

Services: Clothing Assistance, Mail Service, Healthcare, Substance Abuse Assessment, Case Management, Housing Placement, Vocational Training, AA & NA Meetings, Spanish Hours: Tickets given out at 4PM, First Come First Serve Capacity: 124 Men, 66 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: No Limit Requirements: 18+ Restrictions: Wet Shelter Subway: Orange & Silver Line: Mass. Ave. Bus: #1

Brockton Mainspring House Brockton Coalition for the Homeless 54 N. Main Street Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 587-5441

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Healthcare, Day Programs, Transportation, Food Pantry Nearby, Advocacy, Spanish, Portugese Hours: Opens at 7PM, Closes at 7AM Capacity: 47 Men, 18 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Varies Requirements: Agency Referral Restrictions: Sober Upon Entry Bus: BAT #4A stops in front of building

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Cambridge CASPAR Emergency Service Center 240 Albany St. Cambridge, MA 02139 PH#(617)661-0600 website: (617)661-0600

Services: Medical & Mental Healthcare, Clothing, Personal Hygene Supplies, Case Management, Employment, Housing & Treatment Referrals. Hours: 24 Hours Capacity: 107 Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner, Lunch if Staying in Shelter Length of Stay: Short Term and Extended Stay Requirements: Walk-Ins OK Restrictions: Proof of prior Cambridge, Somerville residency for extended stay. Wet Shelter, Active Users Welcome. Separate beds for guests seeking recovery support. Bus: #1, #47, #64, #70, #70A, #CT1, #CT2

First Church Shelter 11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA 02138 PH#(617)661-1873

Services: Referrals for Medical Care & Clothing Hours: Reservation by Referral Capacity: 17, Men or Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Variable Requirements: Agency Referrals Restrictions: Sober, 10:30 Curfew Subway: Red Line: Harvard Square Bus: #1, #66, #68, #69, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #77, #78, #86, #96

Harvard Square Homeless Shelter 66 Winthrop St. Cambridge, MA 02138 PH#(617)547-2841 PH#1(888)656-3414 Open 11/15-4/15 only

Services: Laundry, Shower, Computers & Printers Hours: Opens at 7PM, Closes at 8AM Capacity: 19-20 Men, 4-5 Women (flexible) Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: 2 Weeks at a Time Requirements: ID? Call by 7:30AM to Reserve Bed Restrictions: Sober Subway: Red Line: Harvard Square Bus: #1, #66, #68, #69, #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #77, #78, #86, #96

Heading Home 109 School St. Cambridge, MA 02139 PH#(617)547-1885

Services: Case Management, Referrals, Spanish Hours: Open 24 Hours/Day Capacity: 15 men, 6 women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: 3 Days-With Some Exceptions Requirements: Referral By Agency, Caseworker Required Restrictions: No Sex Offenders, Sober Subway: Red Line to Central Square. Bus: #1, #47, #64, #70, #70A, #83, #91, #CT1

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Salvation Army Cambridge Shelter 402 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 PH#(617)547-3400

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Healthcare, Spanish Hours: Opens at 8:30, With a 7PM Curfew; Closes at 3:30PM. Capacity: 40 Men Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: 4 Days In 4 Days Out Requirements: ID Restrictions: Sober, 18+, 7PM Curfew Subway: Red Line to Central Square Bus: #1, #47, #64, #70, #70A, #83, #91, #CT1

Gloucester Action Emergency Homeless Shelter 370 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 PH#(978) 283-4125

Services: Counseling, Healthcare Referrals, Spanish Hours: Opens at 5PM, Closes at 8AM Capacity: 16 Men, 4 Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: 3 Months Requirements: Walk-In OK, First Come First Serve Restrictions: Sober, 18+ Subway: Newburyport/Rockport Line: Gloucester Station Bus: Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority: #13 Main St

Haverhill Mitch's Place 127 How St. Haverhill, MA 01830 PH#(978)241-3540

Services: Counseling, Healthcare Hours: Opens at 5:00PM, Closes at 7:30AM Capacity: 30 Beds, Men or Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Call at 8AM to reserve a bed Restrictions: 18+, Wet Shelter Subway: Haverhill Line: Haverhill Station

Hyannis Noah Shelter 77 Winter Street Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 778-5255

Services: Counseling, Advocacy, Clothing in Emergency, Healthcare Hours: Opens at 4:30PM, 1st come 1st served; Closes at 8AM Capacity: 35 Men, 15 Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Please call beforehand as beds are scarce Restrictions: 18+ Subway: n/a Bus: Within walking distance of Cape Cod Regional Bus Station

Emergency Shelters


Lawrence Daybreak 75 North Parish Road Lawrence, MA 01843 (978) 975-4547

Services: Counseling, Healthcare Referrals, Day Programs, Clothing, Transportation, Spanish Hours: Opens at 5PM, 1st come 1st served; Closes at 8AM Capacity: 30 Men, 10 Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner; Lunch for Those w/Medical Issues Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Govt. Issue ID Restrictions: 18+, No Families

Lazarus House Good Shepherd Center 410 Hampshire St., 2nd Floor Lawrence, MA 01841 (978)689-8575

Services: Counseling, Referrals, Clothing, Laundry, Job Training, Hours: Capacity: 31 beds, 7 cribs (men, women and families separated) Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Requirements: Restrictions: Must be clean and sober,

Lowell Middlesex Shelter, Inc. Lowell Transitional Living Ctr. 189 Middlesex Street Lowell, MA 01852 PH#(978) 458-9888

Services: Counseling, Advocacy, Clothing, Transportation to Detox & Medical Apts., Day Programs, Nearby Pantry, Spanish Hours: 8PM Curfew (exceptions for AA, Jobs etc.) Capacity: 54 Men, 36 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Agency Referral Restrictions: Sober, 18+, From the Greater Lowell Area Subway: N/A Bus: Lowell Regional Transit Authority: Downtown Shuttle

Marlboro Roland’s House 57 Mechanic St. Marlboro, MA 01752 PH#(508)481-7847

Services: Housing & Job Search Hours: By Referral Only Capacity: 18 Men Meals Served: Kitchen Available Length of Stay: 45 Days Requirements: 18+ Restrictions: Clean & Sober

New Bedford

Emergency Shelters


Market Ministries 60 Eighth Street New Bedford, MA 02740 PH#(508) 997-3202

Services: Counseling, Job Search, Healthcare Referrals, Clothing, Cape Verdian, Portuguese Hours: Opens at 4:30PM, Closes at 7AM Capacity: 32 Men, Will Refer Women or Place in Motel Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: 18+, Call at 9AM for a Bed Restrictions: No Sex Offenders

Quincy Anchor Inn 2 Blackstone Place P.O. Box 240 North Quincy, MA 02171 PH#(617)328-5380

Services: Counseling, Advocacy, Healthcare, Clothing, Referrals, Spanish, Haitian Creole Hours: 10PM Curfew Capacity: 240 Men Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Unlimited Requirements: Must apply for bed, requires proof of TB vaccine, psychiatric evaluation and registration for sex offenders. Restrictions: Sober Bus: #220, #221, #222

Father Bill’s Place 38 Broad St. Quincy, MA 02169 PH#(617)770-3314 Website: http://www.fatherbillsplace.org

Services: Medical & Mental Healthcare, Adult Eduction, Substance Abuse Services, Family Program, Employment & Housing Assistance Hours: 4:30PM Curfew for One-Night Stay, 11PM for Long-Term Guests Capacity: 60 Men, 25 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: Variable Requirements: 18+. Restrictions: Sex offenders must register with Quincy Police Department. Subway: Red Line: Quincy Center Bus: #214, #215

Salem Crombie Street Shelter 7 Crombie Street P.O. Box 810 Salem, MA 01970 PH#(978) 744-0500

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Healthcare, Day Programs, Spanish Hours: 8PM Curfew Capacity: 34-38 (half men, half women) Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: 30 Days Requirements: Case Manager Acceptance Restrictions: Sober, 18+ Bus: #426, #450, #451, #455, #456, #459, #465, #468

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Somerville Chapel Street Shelter 14 Chapel St. (in College St. Methodist Church) Somerville, MA 02144 PH#(617)623-2546 PH#(617)623-2536 website: www.somervillehomeless.org

Services: Laundry, Showers, Case Management, Counseling, Clothing & Medical Care by Referral Hours: Opens at 4PM, Closes at 8AM Open All Day on Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Capacity: 8 Men, 4 Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Length of Stay: 6 Months Requirements: Call to Reserve Bed Restrictions: Sober, Part of Earnings Into Savings Subway: Red Line: Davis Square. Bus: #80, #87, #88, #89, #90, #94, #96, #194

St.Patrick’s Shelter for Women Union Square Somerville, MA 02143 PH#(617)628-3015

Services: Healthcare Referrals, Mental Health Services, Housing Assistance Hours: Opens at 4PM, Closes at 7:30AM Capacity: 35 Women Meals Served: Breakfast & Dinner Length of Stay: Night-to-Night Requirements: Must be at 19 Brookline St. by 4PM for pickup by Shelter Bus Restrictions: Sober, Out by 7:30AM Subway: Red Line: Central Square Bus: #1, #47, #64, #70, #70A, #83, #91, #CT1

Taunton Samaritan House 59 Ingall St. Taunton, MA 02780 PH#(508)824-6497

Services: Counseling, Clothing, Nurse, Nearby Soup Kitchen, Referrals Hours: Opens at 4:30, Closes at 6:45 Capacity: 21 Beds (half men, half women) Meals Served: Breakfast, Dinner & Snack Length of Stay: 90 Days Requirements: 18+ Restrictions: Clean & Sober

Waltham Bristol Lodge Men’s Shelter 27 Lexington St. P.O. Box 54-1095 Waltham, MA 02454 PH#(781)893-0108 FAX#(781)647-3249

Services: Case Management, Counseling, Clothing Hours: Opens at 7PM, Closes at 7:45AM Capacity: 45 men Meals Served: One Meal Per Day Length of Stay: Maximum of 3 months Requirements: Call at 8AM to reserve a bed. Restrictions: Sober Bus: #170, #505, #553, #554, #556, #558

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Bristol Lodge Women’s Shelter 205 Bacon Street P.O. Box 54-1095 Waltham, MA 02454-1095 PH#(781) 893-0108

Services: Counseling, Clothing by Referral Hours: Opens at 7PM, Closes at 7:45AM Capacity: 12 Women Meals Served: One Meal Per Day Length of Stay: 6 Months In/6 Months Out Requirements: Call at 8AM to reserve a bed. Restrictions: Sober Bus: #170, #505, #553, #554, #556

Westfield Samaritan Inn 7 Free St. Westfield, MA 01805 413-568-3122

Services: Counseling, Advocacy, Referrals, Healthcare, Spanish Hours: Open 24 hours Capacity: 30 Men & Women Meals Served: Breakfast, Dinner & Snack Length of Stay: 90 Days Requirements: Call ahead to schedule an interview for residency. Restrictions: Sober

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