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If unsheltered tonight, call listed Boston shelter providers directly; no city referral is required.

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Programs to contact

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Boston Services for Those Experiencing Homelessness

Local Government Program

Find support for homelessness, addiction recovery, and transportation assistance through Boston's official human services programs. See eligibility and apply...

Open provider page +1-256-542-5790
2

Massachusetts HomeBASE

Federal Government Program

Access HomeBASE for families needing Emergency Assistance shelter, housing vouchers, utility help, and domestic violence support. Apply online for stable hou...

Open provider page +1-866-584-0653
3

Project Hope Boston Programs

Nonprofit

Project Hope offers DV shelter, SNAP enrollment, childcare aid, and Head Start programs to assist children and families in crisis. Call for intake and support.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
4

Catholic Charities Boston Basic Needs

Nonprofit

Catholic Charities provides basic needs aid including DV shelter, child care assistance, and after-school youth programs in the Boston area. Call to access s...

Open provider page +1-617-464-8500
5

City Services and Benefits - Boston Immigrant Advancement

Local Government Program

Boston's Immigrant Advancement office helps with housing vouchers, DV shelter, immunizations, and WIC clinics. See details and apply online.

Open provider page +1-617-635-4500
6

Food and Free Meal Sites - Boston Public Library Guide

Local Government Program

Boston Public Library's guide lists food pantries, free meal sites, and WIC clinics with 24/7 DV hotline access. Find local food support and clinic hours.

Open provider page +1-724-418-1579
7

Greater Boston Legal Services Our Services

Nonprofit

Greater Boston Legal Services offers housing rental help, benefits enrollment, and DV shelter legal aid. Call for legal intake and assistance.

Open provider page +1-617-371-1234
8

Boston Low-Income Resources

Local Government Program

Find addiction recovery, transportation help, and housing support resources for low-income Boston residents on the city's human services portal. Apply online.

Open provider page +1-256-542-5790
9

Boston Public Library Housing Assistance Guide

Local Government Program

Boston Public Library's housing guide provides info on rental assistance, utility help, and DV shelter resources. See hours, eligibility, and apply online.

Open provider page +1-724-418-1579

Recommended next steps

  • If unsheltered tonight, call listed Boston shelter providers directly; no city referral is required.
  • If at risk of eviction, call Boston Office of Housing Stability on weekdays.
  • Families with children or pregnancy should ask about EA family shelter and HomeBASE.
  • Use Project Hope for coordinated family housing, childcare, education, and job support.
  • Call the FoodSource Hotline for SNAP help, pantries, and community meal locations.
  • Contact Mayor's Health Line for MassHealth, clinics, childcare, food, and legal referrals.
  • For eviction, shelter denial, SNAP, MassHealth, or childcare benefits, contact GBLS.
  • For housing, disability benefits, family violence, or immigration legal help, try De Novo.
  • Check Catholic Charities for Dorchester food pantry, emergency assistance, and counseling.
  • Keep IDs, proof of Boston/Suffolk address, income, notices, and benefit letters ready.

Need categories

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability

Food Assistance

  • Food Security