If you are looking for shelter, please see EOHLC’s website or call the Massachusetts Emergency Family Shelter Contact Line at (866) 584-0653.
If you are experiencing homelessness and already receiving Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), please contact your case worker to determine eligibility for Emergency Assistance Family Shelter. Otherwise, please contact your local DTA office or visit EOHLC’s website to get more information about accessing shelter.
Shelters for individuals and couples without children provide beds on a first come, first served basis. Please use the link below to find a list of shelters across Massachusetts. Individuals should call the shelter directly to check availability.
If you are an individual between the ages of 18 and 24, please click the link below to view a list of youth shelters across the state. Please review the qualifications carefully to make sure you are eligible for the shelter and if you need a referral.
All shelters for domestic violence survivors have 24-hour hotlines, and typically accept only individuals who are in imminent danger. Many times, they will refer individuals to a “Safe House” outside of their own community. Use the link below to find a domestic violence shelter near you.
Food Assistance
Food Pantries
SNAP / Food stamp application
Energy Assistance
Child Care
Housing
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
Career Services
Domestic Violence
Statewide domestic violence line through Casa Myrna Vasquez (877) 785-2020

Other Resources
- Community Action Agencies (CAA) may provide a variety of programs including, but not limited to fuel assistance, Head Start, and housing services.
- The United Way’s Mass 2-1-1 connects you to a variety of resources and referrals for low-income families.
- Mass Coalition for the Homeless provides information on a services available to people experiencing homelessness.
- Catholic Charities provides a wide variety of services to help those in need.
- Tailored for Success collects and offers career clothing for low-income adults.
- Furnishing Hope of Massachusetts provides furniture for families transitioning out of homelessness.
- Eliot Community Human Services offers counseling and crisis evaluation services.