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Programs to contact

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Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

Nonprofit

Street-based and shelter clinics offering primary care, psychiatric care, and outreach for people experiencing homelessness in Boston; see clinic hours & intake

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Boston Medical Center THRIVE Community Resources

Nonprofit

THRIVE screening and referral program linking patients to DV shelter help, SNAP/EBT enrollment, child care and Head Start referrals; get referrals & access s...

Open provider page +1-617-414-5155
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Boston.gov Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Local Government Program

City-run homelessness services offering housing vouchers, rental help, DV shelter placements, food pantry and meal connections; see housing options & apply

Open provider page +1-617-635-4200
4

Metro Housing Boston Programs

Nonprofit

Affordable housing programs with vouchers, rental assistance, free legal help, and mental health counseling for Suffolk County residents; apply for rental help

Open provider page +1-617-859-0400
5

MHSA Shelter Programs

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter programs with mental health counseling, addiction recovery supports, and DV shelter connections for people experiencing homelessness; call ...

Open provider page +1-781-894-6110
6

Victory Programs

Nonprofit

Transitional and supportive housing with recovery services, mental health counseling, and legal advocacy for Boston residents experiencing housing instabilit...

Open provider page +1-725-484-3122
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Boston Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Resources

Local Government Program

City mental health and behavioral health resources including addiction treatment, recovery supports, and transportation assistance for Boston residents; find...

Open provider page +1-256-542-5790

Recommended next steps

  • For urgent medical needs, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
  • If homeless tonight, call the family shelter line or use Boston.gov's homeless services list for walk-in options.
  • Call BHCHP if you are unhoused and need primary care, prescriptions, behavioral health care, or help enrolling.
  • Visit The Family Van for free mobile screenings and help connecting to Boston health resources.
  • Ask your BMC clinic about THRIVE for referrals for transportation, utilities, housing, food, and benefits.
  • Contact Metro Housing Boston for eviction, rent, foreclosure, or utility shutoff prevention help.
  • Use MHSA shelter programs if your family needs shelter plus case management and housing referrals.
  • Contact St. Mary's Center if you are a woman, child, or family needing shelter, housing, or clinical supports.
  • Use Boston's mental health resource page to find local outpatient, peer, crisis, and substance-use supports.
  • If you have MassHealth and complex behavioral-health needs, ask about Boston Coordinated Care Hub eligibility.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability