# Homelessness Help Resources - Massachusetts ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless** - **Phone:** 1-781-595-7570 - **Website:** [https://www.mahomeless.org](https://www.mahomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, emergency shelter, housing programs, and homelessness prevention services for individuals and families across Massachusetts. - **Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA)** - **Phone:** 1-617-542-0338 - **Website:** [https://www.mhsa.net](https://www.mhsa.net/) - **Services Provided:** Coalition of organizations providing housing, emergency shelter, and homelessness prevention programs. - **Massachusetts Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)** - **Phone:** 1-833-YES-RENT (1-833-937-7368) - **Website:** [https://www.mass.gov/topics/emergency-rental-assistance-program](https://www.mass.gov/topics/emergency-rental-assistance-program) - **Services Provided:** Emergency rental assistance and resources for those facing eviction. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Boston Area - **Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program** - **Phone:** 1-617-414-4920 - **Website:** [https://www.bhchp.org](https://www.bhchp.org/) - **Office Location:** 780 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118 - **Specialized Services:** Medical care, mental health services, and shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **The Pine Street Inn** - **Phone:** 1-617-892-9100 - **Website:** [https://www.pinestreetinn.org](https://www.pinestreetinn.org/) - **Office Location:** 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, housing services, job training, and supportive housing for homeless individuals. ### Worcester Area - **Worcester Fellowship** - **Phone:** 1-508-755-7030 - **Website:** [https://www.worcesterfellowship.org](https://www.worcesterfellowship.org/) - **Office Location:** 2 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 - **Specialized Services:** Drop-in services, meals, emergency shelter, and case management for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **The Jeremiah’s Inn** - **Phone:** 1-508-755-3550 - **Website:** [https://www.jeremiahsinn.com](https://www.jeremiahsinn.com/) - **Office Location:** 1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 - **Specialized Services:** Transitional housing, substance abuse recovery services, and support for homeless individuals. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. - **Massachusetts Housing Consumer Education Center (HCEC):** - **Website:** [https://www.housinged.org](https://www.housinged.org/) - **Features:** Resources for renters, homebuyers, and those at risk of homelessness, including legal advice and financial assistance. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **The National Alliance to End Homelessness:** - **Website:** [https://endhomelessness.org](https://endhomelessness.org/) - **Description:** Provides research, policy solutions, and education on ending homelessness in the United States. - **Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC):** - **Website:** [https://www.mlac.org](https://www.mlac.org/) - **Description:** Provides legal resources for individuals facing housing instability, including eviction prevention. ## Additional Support - **Rosie's Place (For Women in Crisis):** - **Phone:** 1-617-442-9322 - **Website:** [https://www.rosiesplace.org](https://www.rosiesplace.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, meals, case management, and mental health services for women experiencing homelessness. - **Father Bill's & MainSpring:** - **Phone:** 1-508-427-6448 - **Website:** [https://www.helpfbms.org](https://www.helpfbms.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, permanent housing, and case management services across Massachusetts. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless._