Homelessness Statistics for Hampden, MA
Total Homeless persons in Hampden County Massachusetts in 2019
2,443
There are an estimated 2,443 homeless individuals in Hampden County Massachusetts. That is a -27% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
2070
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
331
Unsheltered individuals
42
Sheltered families
575
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Hampden County Massachusetts in 2019
575
There are an estimated 2,443 homeless individuals in Hampden County Massachusetts. That is a -27% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Hampden County Massachusetts
Total Chronic Homeless in Hampden County Massachusetts
69
There are 10 more homeless individuals in Hampden County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a 17% increase.
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
44
Unsheltered Chronic
25
Veteran Homelessness in Hampden County Massachusetts
Sheltered
22
Unsheltered
3
Total Veteran Homeless
25
There are more homeless individuals in Hampden County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Hampden County Massachusetts
Sheltered
23
Unsheltered
2
Total Homeless Youth
25
There are -1 more homeless youths in Hampden County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a -4% drop .
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Hampden County Massachusetts
4,618
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Hampden County Massachusetts
13
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 2362 emergency shelter beds in Hampden County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 130 Transitional Housing beds in Hampden 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 946 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Hampden 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 1024 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Hampden County.
Hampden County, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services
13 Homeless Shelter Listings in Hampden County
Springfield Rescue Mission
Springfield, MA
To meet the immediate and basic life needs of homeless men living in crisis by providing a safe, clean, warm and healthy environment. [...]
Providence Ministries - Loreto House
Holyoke, MA
Transitional housing program for men in recovery.Length of Stay:2 years upon approval of case manager.Wait List:Yes.Restrictions: [...]
Samaritan Inn
Westfield, MA
Capacity: 32 men, 5 women. Length of Stay: 90 days. Services: Spanish; advocacy; counseling; 2 meals & snack; nurse; some clothing; referral to other social service agencies and resourc [...]
Springfield Rescue Mission
Springfield, MA
The Emergency Shelter is located at 148 Taylor Street, Springfield, MA. No mail is accepted at this address.The Springfield Rescue Mission is a Christian based Emergency Shelter, Rehabilit [...]
Friends of the Homeless Shelter
Springfield, MA
FOH provides separate men's and women's overnight shelters, serving individuals 18 years of age and older every evening on its Worthington Street campus. No responsible individuals are turned away. FO [...]
Way Finders Shelter for Families with Minor Children
Springfield, MA
Way Finders is a shelter for families with minor children located in Springfield, MA.WayFinders Programs and Services: Growing Assistance for Homeless Families Emerge [...]
Family Place Shelter Holyoke
Holyoke, MA
A Family Place is a 28 unit congregate family shelter located in Holyoke, MA. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides a number of services to assist families in locating and [...]
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 |
364 10 2628 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
787 0 |
65 4 |
38 0 |
44 1 |
| 2015 Total | 3,002 | 787 | 69 | 38 | 45 | |
| 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 |
344 35 2006 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
552 0 |
44 16 |
25 0 |
42 2 |
| 2016 Total | 2,385 | 552 | 60 | 25 | 44 | |
| 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 |
317 53 1941 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
513 0 |
43 17 |
12 2 |
25 10 |
| 2017 Total | 2,311 | 513 | 60 | 14 | 35 | |
| 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 |
413 44 2911 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
802 0 |
41 18 |
16 3 |
24 2 |
| 2018 Total | 3,368 | 802 | 59 | 19 | 26 | |
| 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 |
331 42 2070 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
575 0 |
44 25 |
22 3 |
23 2 |
| 2019 Total | 2,443 | 575 | 69 | 25 | 25 | |
- 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 | 212 | 1.7% | 3652 | 32.2% | 96.5% |
| 2016 | 212 | 1.0% | 3675 | 39.8% | 92.0% |
| 2017 | 132 | 1.4% | 3133 | 42.7% | 93.2% |
| 2018 | 141 | 2.1% | 3399 | 46.5% | 92.2% |
| 2019 | 269 | 1.9% | 3287 | 49.1% | 94.4% |
- 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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