Let's Find You Shelter.
What Are
My Options?
Not all shelters are equal.
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Emergency Shelters
Local buildings such as high schools that become shelters during natural disasters and other similar emergencies
02
Daytime Shelters
Designated locations for daytime use only that often provide meals, safety, and restroom services
03
Overnight Shelters
Shelters that are often open 24/7 and provide essentials as well as beds for overnight stays.
City of Boston's Emergency Shelter Locator
Daytime Shelter
St. Francis House
39 Boylston Street, Boston
Demographic: All
Phone: 617-542-4211
Provides: meals, daytime shelter and resource center, clothing, showers and toiletries, mail, and ID services.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
47 West Street, Boston
Demographic: Ages 14-24
Phone: 617-423-9575
Provides: meals, daytime shelter, showers, lockers, laundry, and case management.
Cardinal Medeiros Day Program
Women's Lunch Place
1960 Washington Street, Roxbury
Demographic: Ages 45 and older
Phone: 617-619-6960
Provides: daytime shelter and meals on Mondays through Fridays from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M.
67 Newbury Street, Boston
Demographic: Women
Phone: 617-267-0200
Provides: meals, seasonal gear,
toiletries, feminine hygiene products, basic necessities
Mondays through Saturdays 7 A.M. to 2 P.M.
(Winter) at Emmanuel Church
15 Newbury Street, Boston
Demographic: All
Provides: meals, daytime shelter
Mondays & Fridays from 8 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Boston Warm Day Center
(Summer) at Old South Church
675 Boylston Street, Boston
Demographic: All
Provides: meals, daytime shelter
Thursdays from 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Boston Warm Day Center
Rosie's Place
Boston Health Care for the Homeless
889 Harrison Avenue, Boston
Demographic: Identify as women, LGBTQ+ friendly
Phone: 617-442-9322
Provides: daytime shelter, meals, showers, internet access, laundry, lockers, basic health care
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Jean Yawkey Place
780 Albany Street, Boston
Demographic: Women
Phone for appointment: 857-654-1605
Provides: meals, seasonal gear,
toiletries, feminine hygiene products, basic necessities
Mondays through Fridays 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Emergency Overnight Shelter
Southhampton Shelter
Woods Mullen Shelter
112 Southhampton Street, Boston
Demographic: Adult men
Phone: 617-534-2881
Provides: meals, daytime shelter, resource center, clothing, showers and toiletries, mail, and ID services
794 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
Demographic: Adult Women
Phone: 617-534-7100
Provides: meals, daytime shelter, resource center, clothing, showers and toiletries, mail, and ID services
Pine Street Inn
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
444 Harrison Avenue, Boston
Demographic: Adults over 18
Phone: 617-892-9100
Provides: daily assigned beds, locker
Must bring limited belongings
No sobriety requirement
Triage hours 10 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. by phone
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47 West Street, Boston
Demographic: Ages 14-24
Phone: 617-423-9575
Provides: overnight shelter
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Y2Y Network
New England Center and Home for Veterans
1 Church Street, Cambridge
Middle Entrance
Demographic: Ages 18-24
Phone: 617-864-0795
Provides: overnight shelter
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17 Court Street, Boston
Demographic: Veterans
Phone: 617-371-1800
Provides: overnight shelter
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Men's Inn
Yawkey House
444 Harrison Avenue, Boston
Demographic: Adult men
Phone: 617-892-9100
Provides: 24/7 meals, beds, laundry, and showers​
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363 Albany Street, Boston
Demographic: Adult women
Phone: 617-892-9100
Provides: 24/7 meals, beds, laundry, and showers​
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Shattuck Shelter
Massachusetts Emergency Family Shelter
170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plains
Demographic: Adult men
Phone: 617-983-0351
Provides: 24/7 meals, beds, laundry, and showers​
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Demographic: Pregnant or have children under 21
Phone to apply: 866-584-0653
Go to website to see requirements
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