Brookline Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy
Welcome to our Brookline, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Brookline, MA and surrounding cities.
We also provide other homeless resources such as transitional resources for the homeless. Homeless clinic and treatment center resources are also provided on the right navigational bar.
Many shelters also provide services such as alcohol and drug rehab treatment along with clinics. I try to provide as much information as possible on my details pages.
Roxbury, MA 02119 2.00 miles from city center Brookline
617-442-8800 ext. 1005 Emergency ShelterThe Dimock Center’s Emergency Shelter program was created to help individuals have access to resources that will help them put their lives back together. Simply put, if there is a need to be met, we will support it. The goal See more details
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 2.06 miles from city center Brookline
617-436-2002 Finex House is shelter for battered women and their children; especially those who have disabilities and/or women who are trafficked. We are wheelchair accessible with two concrete ramps and an internal lift. Finex House also has a light-coded signal system for deaf, battered women and their child See more details
Boston, MA 02119 2.08 miles from city center Brookline
617-427-9801 The Elizabeth Stone House is committed to countering the effects of trauma and breaking the cycles of violence and abuse—one family at a time. Through residential and community support services, the Stone House helps families heal and women reclaim control over their lives.
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Roxbury, MA 02119 2.28 miles from city center Brookline
617-566-6881 Renewal House is a domestic violence shelter for individuals in crisis and their children. Since 1980, Renewal House has provided temporary emergency shelter and advocacy services to more than 1,000 individuals and families escaping domestic violence. Emergency shelter for up to three months. See more details
Roxbury, MA 02119 2.40 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 541-0100 Nazareth Residence provides an opportunity for homeless mothers and their children to begin rebuilding their lives. Families are able to maintain their independence while they transition to permanent housing. The community-like atmosphere, supportive services, and 24-hour staffing create a safe and See more details
Roxbury, MA 02119 2.43 miles from city center Brookline
617.442.0590 Must have a referral from the Department of Housing and Community Development and be eligible for Emergency Assistance. Call for full details. Sojourner House is a family shelter in Roxbury which opened in October of 1981. The program, set up in a recently remodeled house, is desig See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.54 miles from city center Brookline
617-661-0600 Bed lottery is at 2:30 PM. Beds can only be reserved in person. CASPAR's 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, nutriti See more details
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 2.68 miles from city center Brookline
617.892.9100 Pine Street Inn operates the Shattuck ShelterThe Shattuck Shelter provides emergency refuge, food, clothing, medical care, mental health treatment, housing placement, legal assistance and addiction referrals for 120 men and women.offers year-round overnigh See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.80 miles from city center Brookline
617 349 6340 The Cambridge Multi-Service Center (MSC) addresses the needs of homeless and near-homeless individuals and families living in our community. We provide direct services, planning and coordination of efforts for persons who are living on the street, in emergency shelters or at risk of losing their hou See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.83 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 547-3400 This Salvation Army location provides much more than an emergency shelter. They also provide:
Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Military Personnel Assistance, Transitional Care & Work Release, Emergency Financial Assistance, rent assistance, Transitional Housing.
There are many other servi See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.83 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 547-3400 Short term and extended stay beds for sober men only. Provides case management, substance abuse services and vocational counseling. Call first thing in the morning (7am or later) to reserve a bed. Arrive before 7pm to claim a bed. No referral needed. No geographic restrictions. See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.84 miles from city center Brookline
617-491-5752 Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center provides shelter to families only and operates under a closed referral contract with the state.
This is the administrative office. Hildebrand provides: Emergency shelter units with common facilities and on-site services, Independent apartments with support service See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.87 miles from city center Brookline
617-491-6050 Our shelter only excepts families referred by Department Housing Community Development. See more details
Roxbury, MA 02118 2.92 miles from city center Brookline
617-442-9322 Overnight ShelterRather than requiring our guests to leave each morning, we allow women to stay longer, providing much-needed time to find some stability and focus on long-term solutions.Rosie’s Place Overnight Program provides emergenc See more details
Cambridge, MA 02138 2.92 miles from city center Brookline
617 876 3256 *** NOTE: The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter will be closed at least through the end of this year (2020). It will not be opening on Nov 1 per usual. Open from November 15th evening to April 15th. Shelter is open from 7pm to 8 See more details
Cambridge, MA 02139 2.92 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 547-1885 Short term and extended stay beds for sober men and women. Provides case management, housing search, and referrals to community services to assist with mental health, medical care, employment, education, and benefits. Referral is needed; then call at 10 am to reserve a bedOur clien See more details
Boston, MA 02118 3.10 miles from city center Brookline
617-534-7100 Our women's shelter, known as Woods-Mullen, is located at 794 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston's South End. The shelter serves female adults ages 18 years or older. The shelter has 200 beds and is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Beds are given out on a first-come, first-served See more details
Cambridge, MA 3.12 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 864-0795 Y2Y is an emergency shelter for young adults. We accept anyone between the ages of 18-24. We also accept some 25 year-olds, as long as they were still 24 years of age at the beginning of our operational season (November 1st). Under no circumstances can we accept guests who are less than 18 years old See more details
Cambridge, MA 02138 3.23 miles from city center Brookline
617 661 1873 Emergency shelter. Stay is variable. Hours: 6pm - 7am.
Provides a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities. Each evening 14 men are provided with a safe, comfortable place to stay. Our guests have access to two meals, showers and personal st See more details
Boston, MA 02118 3.26 miles from city center Brookline
617-521-0100 Emergency and transitional support for battered women. Also provides transitional housing. Call for details and support. See more details
Boston, MA 02118 3.29 miles from city center Brookline
617-534-6100 The new shelter, located on Southampton Street in the Newmarket district of the South End aims to offer a welcoming setting to guests. On January 14th, 2nd floor of a multiphase construction project was opened, allowing the shelter to serve adult males aged 18 years or older 365 days a year. During See more details
Boston, MA 02218 3.29 miles from city center Brookline
617-534-6100 Our men's shelter, located on Southampton Street in the Newmarket district of the South End, is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in June 2015. This shelter serves men only and beds are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. At full capacity, the shelter holds over 400 nightly gue See more details
Dorchester, MA 02125 3.35 miles from city center Brookline
We currently do not have an active phone number for this shelter. I am not sure if this shelter itself is still active - Mike (HomelessShelterDirectory.org) See more details
Dorchester, MA 02125 3.35 miles from city center Brookline
617 442 1880 The Family Shelter was one of the first homeless shelter for families in the state and remains a model for its respectful and empowering approach. Approximately 20 women and their children are sheltered each year. The women are assisted to secure permanent housing and to connect with Project Hope's See more details
Dorchester, MA 02125 3.58 miles from city center Brookline
617-282-0456 Since 1990, a Shelter for unaccompanied homeless men has been operated at Pilgrim Church. Originally established by Positive Lifestyles, it is now under the direction of the United Homes Adult Services division of Children's Services of Roxbury (this connection began with a recognition that a large See more details
Dorchester, MA 02124 3.59 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 541-0222 shelter for 22 homeless women and their families that provides life-stabilization services, intensive housing placement services and vocational case management services. ReVision Family Home is directly connected to Victory Programs' ReVision Urban Farm and also provides hands on nutritional servic See more details
Boston, MA 02118 3.61 miles from city center Brookline
617-482-4944 Men seeking emergency shelter for the first time are encouraged to come to the Men's Inn, located at 444 Harrison Avenue, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.–
6 p.m. During these hours, an intake specialist can meet with you to assess your needs and help you to find the best options for your situation. See more details
Boston, MA 02125 3.64 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 288-4182 The Queen of Peace is a 11 bed family shelter. Provides dinner and breakfast. Clothing whjen available. 3 week stay maximum. Accepts women & children (boys under 5).
Must be at shelter at 4prn & out by 9 am. Call for further details. See more details
Dorchester, MA 02124 3.66 miles from city center Brookline
617 265 2965 Established in 1990, the agency’s mission is to help homeless and at risk families learn the skills necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. With sites in Roxbury and Dorchester, we provide a safe, community setting with customized services to give homeless moms and kids the help See more details
Boston, MA 02118 3.69 miles from city center Brookline
617-482-4944 Beds are assigned daily using a lottery system. To enter the drawing, please arrive at the Women's Inn by 3 p.m. and speak to the staff at the front desk. Names are drawn for the lottery at 3:30 pm. A bed is not guaranteed, though staff will work to find options for you. See more details
Somerville, MA 02143 3.82 miles from city center Brookline
An emergency and
extended stay shelter for
women only
over the age of eighteen. Operated by Catholic
Charities. No referral needed, walk in by 3pm. Hours of operation: shelter 24/7, Office
9/5 daily except for weekends. Serves all of Middlesex County. Clients need to call in the
mornin See more details
Boston, MA 02112 4.11 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 338-9000 Mission:
* To offer resources that prevent and end homelessness
* To support the recovery, health, faith, and independence of those who have a history of substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness
* To raise awareness about the root causes of these life risks See more details
Boston, MA 02111 4.16 miles from city center Brookline
617-542-7286 To utilize Family Emergency Solutions, a family must be homeless, have children under the age of 18, and have most recently resided in Boston. Families also must be ineligible for state-funded Emergency Assistance (EA) or an applicant for EA without shelter options. We have an on-call staff in place See more details
Boston, MA 02201 4.16 miles from city center Brookline
The Emergency Shelter Commission's mission is to coordinate the City's efforts to prevent and end homelessness and hunger through proactive planning, policy analysis, program development and advocacy with our city, state, federal and community partner agencies. The Commission's goal is to eradicate See more details
Boston, MA 02108 4.31 miles from city center Brookline
617-371-1800 The Mission of the New England Center for Homeless Veterans is to extend a helping hand to homeless men and women veterans who are addressing the challenges of: addiction, trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unemployment and who will commit themselves to sobriety, non-violence, and See more details
Dorchester, MA 02122 4.33 miles from city center Brookline
(617) 288-7675 St. Ambrose Family Inn, a program of Catholic Charities, is a shelter in the Field's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. Opened in 1989, the shelter can accommodate 12 families. The population is mostly women and children, but we do accept fathers with their children. There are usually 18-25 children See more details
Boston, MA 02108 4.35 miles from city center Brookline
617.259.2900 Crittenton Women's Union is the largest provider of family shelter in Massachusetts, serving more than 350 families a year. During their stay, families develop a plan to help them move toward an economically independent life. Also provides Family support services and Food Services.Critte See more details
Somerville, MA 02144 4.49 miles from city center Brookline
617-776-6661 The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.This is a residential facility for families in a communal-like atmosphere where families reside together and share services and resources. The family shelter can serve five families at one time and offers housing search, case management, See more details
Somerville, MA 02144 4.75 miles from city center Brookline
617-623-2546 Services:
SHELTER
- Adult Shelter
14 Chapel Street
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: 617-623-2546 Operated by the Somerville Homeless Coalition. An emergency and extended stay sober shelter for 12 men and 4 women. Call to g See more details
East Boston, MA 02128 5.54 miles from city center Brookline
617 567 5926 Crossroads' mission is to support families as they transition from homelessness to independent living and self-sufficiency. Today Crossroads provides shelter, case management, housing search, stabilization services, and food pantry assistance to homeless, formerly-homeless and low-income families.
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Waltham, MA 02451 6.58 miles from city center Brookline
781-894-1225 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. Please note that the Women's Shelter cannot recei See more details
North Quincy, MA 02171 6.83 miles from city center Brookline
617 328 5380 Services: 136 bed shelter.
Must be 18 years or older. Must arrive after a detox. Must be clean and sober for 30 days +. Can stay up to 2 years.
The Anchor Inn also provides transitional housing. See more details
Malden, MA 02148 7.60 miles from city center Brookline
781-322-9119 Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9:00am to 5:00pmEmergency ShelterThe Emergency Shelter consists of 100 apartments for homeless families throughout Greater Boston. Unique to Housing Families, each apartment is designated to one family at a time and includes a private bath and See more details
Waltham, MA 02451 8.14 miles from city center Brookline
781-893-0108 The Bristol Lodge Men's Shelter operate 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. Provides a 43 bed shelte See more details
Quincy, MA 02169 8.77 miles from city center Brookline
617 770 3314 Emergency Shelter for those 18 years old and up.
We shelter an average of 225 individual adults each night at Father Bill's Place in Quincy and MainSpring House in Brockton. No one in need is turned away. Public funding covers less than half of our shelter costs. That is why your suppo See more details
Quincy, MA 02169 8.90 miles from city center Brookline
617-786-7903 Established in 1984, it is a Christian Home for homeless, pregnant women. Applicants must be 18 years of age and not have issues with alcohol or drugs. Loving home where we offer classes in Parenting, Birthing, Computer Skills, Budgeting, Nutrition, Bible Sharing among other offerings. Women can sta See more details
Lynn, MA 01902 12.89 miles from city center Brookline
781 593 3898 BridgeHouse derived its name from the new housing concept at that time, 'bridge housing,' which is an alternative temporary housing arrangement that seeks to bridge the gap between homelessness and independent residency. The mission of the house is to provide a continuum of strong support services f See more details
Lynn, MA 01901 13.28 miles from city center Brookline
781 581 6600 General InformationProviding emergency shelter to individuals and families, transitional and permanent supportive housing and street outreachAdult Emergency ShelterOpen 365 days a year, our emergency shelter serves up to 44 men and women over age 18, providing on-site case ma See more details
Lynn, MA 01902 13.42 miles from city center Brookline
(781) 595-7570 ProgramsHomeLinkThe HomeLink Initiative is designed to work with community health centers, public school districts and early intervention workers to help identify households that are having a housing crisis and then offer quick assistance to See more details
Peabody, MA 01960 17.05 miles from city center Brookline
978 532 2372 The Inn Between is an emergency program for homeless families. Founded in 1985, our original building, a lovely Victorian home, houses six families at a time, and includes one fully handicapped-accessible room. In this program we also maintain a “community room,” available for homeless families who See more details
Ashland, MA 01721 17.48 miles from city center Brookline
(508) 620-2690 Shadows provides temporary emergency housing for up to 10 women who are sober. It is linked to SMOC's continuum of housing and services through the Common Ground Resource Center. Women at Shadows are eligible for employment and housing search services, mental health and substance abuse services and See more details
Salem, MA 01970 17.75 miles from city center Brookline
978-744-0500 Lifebridge (formerly The Salem Mission) is working to offer men and women the opportunities they need to end their homelessness.
Research shows that two factors are responsible for this problem: a lack of affordable housing and the persistence of poverty in our community.
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Brockton, MA 02301 17.83 miles from city center Brookline
508 587 5441 Open: 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.If you are an individual in need of emergency shelter for the night, we operate two shelters for adults (no children or minors):Father Bill’s Place38 Broad StreetQuincy, MA 02169Phone: 617-770-3314MainSpring Ho See more details
Brockton, MA 02301 18.04 miles from city center Brookline
508 584 4315 The Center offers temporary shelter as well as educational opportunities for the personal, social, and economic growth of all members of the homeless families. Once housed and self-sufficient, it is hoped that these individuals and their families will continue to recognize their own unique dignity, See more details
Salem, MA 01970 18.08 miles from city center Brookline
978-744-8552 Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) is a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic abuse in 23 cities and towns in the North Shore of Massachusetts. We provide free and comprehensive services for domestic violence victims including emergency family shelter, legal advocacy, individual counseli See more details
Lowell, MA 01852 23.30 miles from city center Brookline
(978) 458-9888 Lowell Transitional Living Center provides three daily meals, a safe environment, detox placement, individual assessment and referrals, medical care, case management, street outreach to chronically homeless, rep payee services, clothing and on site GED and support group programming.The L See more details
Lowell, MA 01852 23.34 miles from city center Brookline
978~459~9631 Under the Oak is a day shelter that is Christian based and located at Christ Church United in Lowell, Ma. UTO is open every Wednesday from 11am till 2pm..On cold or snow days we open earlier and stay open later. We serve a hot lunch along with fellowship and arts and crafts - UTO helps those in need See more details
Milford, MA 01757 23.81 miles from city center Brookline
(508) 488-9107 Under 30 degrees
Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Shelter closes at 6:30 a.m. Emergency shelter for the greater Milford area that will be running until March. See more details
Lowell, MA 01854 24.07 miles from city center Brookline
978 458 2870 This is a Family Shelter. Entrance is through DHCD Homeless Coordinator out of the local DTA Office. Not a walk in Shelter.Emergency food, shelter and clothing for 28 families.- Case Managers work with HOH residents to assess their circumstances and plan for their f See more details
North Pembroke, MA 02358 24.40 miles from city center Brookline
781-361-2418 We have 8 single rooms. We serve young pregnant or newly parenting moms aged 18-25 with a single child under 2.Our home offers eight mothers a safe place to stay, whe See more details
Lawrence, MA 01840 26.25 miles from city center Brookline
(978) 557-5775 Casa Nueva Vida (House of New Life) is the only homeless shelter in the state of Massachusetts with a completely bilingual staff. Although we serve a diverse population, we believe our bilingual expertise makes us ideally capable of providing a unique, specialized package of services and programs to See more details
Lawrence, MA 01841 26.52 miles from city center Brookline
978-689-8575 Opened in 1983, Lazarus House's 31-bed emergency shelter is located in the Arlington District of Lawrence, MA. Seven days a week, Lazarus House provides a safe, clean and supportive environment for individuals and families on referral by social service, law enforcement, church or community groups.
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Attleboro, MA 02703 27.61 miles from city center Brookline
508-226-5722 Community Care Services is a private, non-profit corporation that provides emotional, educational and behavioral support to more than 7,500 children, adults, elders, and families annually throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and now expanding into Connecticut. See more details
Attleboro, MA 02703 27.98 miles from city center Brookline
(508) 222-2933 This is NOT a homeless shelter. They provide a program called Homes With Heart.
Homes With Heart is a HUD sponsored program that's purpose is to find nd secure permanent housing for chronically homeless persons. Once this is accomplished, case management will be provided to assure supp See more details
Woonsocket, RI 02895 30.15 miles from city center Brookline
401-767-0866 The Woonsocket Homeless Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, housing nearly 80 persons per night through the shelter and six emergency apartments.
In addition to securing housing, residents receive case management services to help identify and address their specific need See more details