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60 resources found for Massachusetts

Shelter

Mass 211

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Referrals for shelter, food, youth, veterans, and basic needs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277Website
Shelter

Massachusetts Find Emergency Shelter

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter access and referral information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 866-584-0653 for family shelterWebsite
Shelter

City of Boston Homeless Services

Boston26 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for Office of Housing Stability

Shelter, day center, youth, family, and legal referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-635-4200Website
Shelter

Pine Street Inn Emergency Shelter

Boston444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 0211824/7/365

Emergency shelter, meals, housing, and support services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-892-9100Website
Shelter

Father Bill's & MainSpring Shelter

Brockton / Quincy / South ShoreCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter and housing programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Project Bread FoodSource Hotline

StatewideMon-Fri 8am-7pm; Sat 10am-2pm

Food program counseling, SNAP help, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 1-800-645-8333Website
Food

Massachusetts SNAP Benefits

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

SNAP application and benefit information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

The Greater Boston Food Bank

Greater Boston / Eastern MassachusettsCall or check website for current hours

Food bank network and food finder

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Worcester County Food Bank

Worcester CountyCall or check website for current hours

Food bank and pantry network

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Western MassachusettsCall or check website for current hours

Food distribution and SNAP support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

St. Francis House Day Shelter

BostonCall or check website for current hours

Showers or shower referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Community Day Center of Waltham

WalthamMon-Fri 12:30pm-4pm for shower/laundry

Showers or shower referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 781-392-6311Website
Showers

CSO Friends of the Homeless

Western Massachusetts755 Worthington St., Springfield, MAShelter 24/7; day center varies

Showers or shower referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 413-723-3069Website
Showers

Women's Lunch Place

Boston67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116Call or check website for current hours

Showers or shower referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-267-0200Website
Showers

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111Available 24/7 by phone

Showers or shower referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-423-9575Website
Laundry

Community Day Center of Waltham

WalthamMon-Fri 12:30pm-4pm for shower/laundry

Laundry service or laundry referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 781-392-6311Website
Laundry

St. Francis House Day Shelter

BostonCall or check website for current hours

Laundry service or laundry referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

Women's Lunch Place

Boston67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116Call or check website for current hours

Laundry service or laundry referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-267-0200Website
Laundry

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111Available 24/7 by phone

Laundry service or laundry referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-423-9575Website
Laundry

City of Boston Homeless Services

Boston26 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for Office of Housing Stability

Laundry service or laundry referrals for unhoused residents

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-635-4200Website
ID Help

Massachusetts RMV Mass ID

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

State, municipal ID, or document/referral help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Boston City ID

BostonCall or check website for current hours

State, municipal ID, or document/referral help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

MassLegalHelp

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

State, municipal ID, or document/referral help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

City of Boston Homeless Services

Boston26 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for Office of Housing Stability

State, municipal ID, or document/referral help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-635-4200Website
ID Help

Mass 211

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

State, municipal ID, or document/referral help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277Website
Legal Aid

Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Directory to legal aid programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

MassLegalHelp

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Free legal information and self-help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Greater Boston Legal Services

Greater BostonCall or check website for current hours

Free civil legal help including housing and benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Community Legal Aid

Central and Western MassachusettsCall or check website for current hours

Housing and homelessness legal services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Legal Aid

Boston Legal Help for Housing Crisis

BostonCall or check website for current hours

Housing legal clinics and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

Statewide24/7/365

Mental health and substance use care navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 833-773-2445Website
Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Statewide / national24/7

Crisis counseling by phone, text, or chat

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988Website
Mental Health

Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Public mental health services and information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

NAMI Massachusetts

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Peer support, education, and resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

Boston Emergency Services Team

Boston areaCall or check website for current hours

Emergency behavioral health crisis response

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline

Statewide24/7

Treatment, harm reduction, and recovery service navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

Statewide24/7/365

Mental health and substance use care navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 833-773-2445Website
Addiction Support

SAMHSA National Helpline / FindTreatment.gov

Statewide / national24/7

Substance use treatment referrals and information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Addiction Support

Massachusetts DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Substance addiction service information

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Learn to Cope

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Peer support and resources for families

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Statewide / national24/7

Homeless veteran housing help and VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)Website
Veterans

Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Veteran benefits and support connections

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

New England Center and Home for Veterans

Boston / New EnglandCall or check website for current hours

Housing, case management, meals, and veteran support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Veterans Inc.

Massachusetts / New EnglandCall or check website for current hours

Housing, employment, food, and supportive services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Soldier On

Massachusetts / NortheastCall or check website for current hours

Veteran housing and support services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Massachusetts Homeless Youth Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Homeless youth support and service coordination

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111Available 24/7 by phone

Shelter, drop-in services, shower, lockers, laundry, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-423-9575Website
Youth

Y2Y Harvard Square

Cambridge1 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138Call or check website for current hours

Youth overnight shelter and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-864-0795Website
Youth

Youth on Fire

Cambridge / Greater BostonCall or check website for current hours

Drop-in support, basic needs, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

The Home for Little Wanderers

Statewide / Greater Boston72-74 E. Dedham St., Boston, MA 02118Call or check website for current hours

Behavioral health, family support, residential care, and youth services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-HOME-321 or 617-267-3700Website
Families

Massachusetts Emergency Assistance Family Shelter

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Emergency Assistance family shelter intake

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 866-584-0653Website
Families

FamilyAid Boston

Greater Boston3815 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02130Call or check website for current hours

Family homelessness prevention, shelter, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 617-542-7286Website
Families

The Home for Little Wanderers

Statewide / Greater Boston72-74 E. Dedham St., Boston, MA 02118Call or check website for current hours

Behavioral health, family support, residential care, and youth services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 888-HOME-321 or 617-267-3700Website
Families

Father Bill's & MainSpring Shelter

Brockton / Quincy / South ShoreCall or check website for current hours

Emergency shelter and housing programs

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Housing Families

Greater Boston / Malden areaCall or check website for current hours

Housing, shelter, stabilization, and legal services

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Mass 211

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Seasonal warming/cooling, shelter, or active site referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Massachusetts Cooling Centers Guidance

StatewideSeasonal / locally activated

Seasonal warming/cooling, shelter, or active site referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Emergency Shelters/Warming Center Sites and Directories

Statewide / regionalSeasonal / varies

Seasonal warming/cooling, shelter, or active site referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Boston Heat Emergency Cooling Centers

BostonVaries by siteSeasonal / heat emergencies

Seasonal warming/cooling, shelter, or active site referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 311 or 617-635-4500Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

CSO Friends of the Homeless

Western Massachusetts755 Worthington St., Springfield, MAShelter 24/7; day center varies

Seasonal warming/cooling, shelter, or active site referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 413-723-3069Website