Homelessness Statistics for Worcester, MA
Total Homeless persons in Worcester County Massachusetts in 2019
1,593
There are an estimated 1,593 homeless individuals in Worcester County Massachusetts. That is a -14% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
924
Unsheltered individuals in families
7
Sheltered individuals
500
Unsheltered individuals
162
Sheltered families
277
Unsheltered families
3
Total Homeless families in Worcester County Massachusetts in 2019
280
There are an estimated 1,593 homeless individuals in Worcester County Massachusetts. That is a -14% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Worcester County Massachusetts
Total Chronic Homeless in Worcester County Massachusetts
63
There are -41 less homeless individuals in Worcester County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a -39% drop .
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
33
Unsheltered Chronic
30
Veteran Homelessness in Worcester County Massachusetts
Sheltered
144
Unsheltered
11
Total Veteran Homeless
155
There are more homeless individuals in Worcester County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Worcester County Massachusetts
Sheltered
60
Unsheltered
23
Total Homeless Youth
83
There are 2 more homeless youths in Worcester County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a 2% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Worcester County Massachusetts
3,134
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Worcester County Massachusetts
14
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 949 emergency shelter beds in Worcester County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 497 Transitional Housing beds in Worcester County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 852 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Worcester County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 831 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Worcester County.
Worcester County, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services
14 Homeless Shelter Listings in Worcester County
Visitation House Shelter Free of Charge to Expecting Mothers
Worcester, MA
Visitation House is a home providing women with unplanned pregnancies a path to cherish and sustain the life of their babies.Nurturing home environment.Enrichment programs. [...]
Friendly House Shelter
Worcester, MA
The Friendly House Shelter & Scattered Sites Program is a temporary emergency shelter program providing short-term housing, extensive housing search and services to help families to become self-suffic [...]
Youville House - Catholic Charities Worcester County
Worcester, MA
Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 8am to 5pm.Shelter for homeless families. Closed referral by DCHD (Department of Communities and Housing Development of the [...]
YWCA
Worcester, MA
When living paycheck to paycheck, a jump in the cost of rent, an abusive relationship, addiction, or an unexpected catastrophe can have a lasting and devastating affect. Each year increasing numbers o [...]
Laura's Shelter House
Worcester, MA
*Note - This is not FREE. There is a cost to stay at this location. Call for details. Our furnished affordable rooms provide each individual the opportunity for personal security and individual [...]
DayBreak YWCA
Worcester, MA
Women and Children's shelter. To get help, you should call the Daybreak Resources for Women and Children hotline at 508-755-9030. The Daybreak hotline will accept collect calls. The Da [...]
St. Luke's Guesthouse
Southbridge, MA
Intake: Call the office during regular business hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:30 to 4:30pm.The Guesthouse is open to anyone in need of temporary shelter as long as they are willing to abs [...]
Pathway to a Better Life
Milford, MA
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. [...]
In the Hour of Need Family Shelter
Worcester, MA
Family shelter Our program staff counsels families to help them identify their needs and develop a comprehensive service plan. The families receive case management, advocacy, assistance [...]
North Star Family Services, Inc.
Leominster, MA
Shelter and Food North Star Family Services is an emergency shelter that assists five families simultaneously in a community living/group environment. Families shar [...]
Jeremiah's Inn
Worcester, MA
We are not a homeless shelter. If you are seeking shelter,Residential ProgramJeremiahs Inn has a 29 bed Social Model Recovery Program for men. This is a program of experiential [...]
Queen Street Shelter Worcester - SMOC
Worcester, MA
Greater Worcester Housing Connection Triage Center Emergency shelter on Queen Street for both men and women. Homeless, substance abusers, transients. [...]
Abby's House
Worcester, MA
Shelter provides temporary shelter for women with our without children.Night shelter hours: 5:30pm to 8am nightly. Please call 508-756-5486 x230 to f [...]
HOAP (Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Program)
Worcester, MA
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00pm 3:00pm, ask for Triage Case Manager. Shower services available 8:30 am - 4:00 pmProvides a c [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
446 72 1160 4 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
363 2 |
15 21 |
178 3 |
36 2 |
| 2015 Total | 1,682 | 365 | 36 | 181 | 38 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
462 66 1044 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
311 0 |
27 14 |
159 1 |
23 3 |
| 2016 Total | 1,572 | 311 | 41 | 160 | 26 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
454 130 917 6 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
279 3 |
25 35 |
154 7 |
49 10 |
| 2017 Total | 1,507 | 282 | 60 | 161 | 59 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
594 170 1088 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
321 0 |
41 63 |
206 9 |
60 21 |
| 2018 Total | 1,852 | 321 | 104 | 215 | 81 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
500 162 924 7 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
277 3 |
33 30 |
144 11 |
60 23 |
| 2019 Total | 1,593 | 280 | 63 | 155 | 83 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 132 | 14.5% | 2625 | 39.9% | 93.2% |
| 2016 | 140 | 14.5% | 2767 | 42.7% | 95.5% |
| 2017 | 158 | 7.5% | 2778 | 43.3% | 94.5% |
| 2018 | 182 | 5.8% | 2605 | 38.5% | 95.0% |
| 2019 | 180 | 6.3% | 2266 | 32.7% | 97.3% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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