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Boston Homeless Services Directory

Boston, United States

Boston's official list of emergency shelters, daytime services, meals, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, outreach, and youth and family programs.

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Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide official directory for Boston, Massachusetts

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Southampton Street Shelter

Boston, United States

Southampton Street Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Overnight emergency shelter for men
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118

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Woods Mullen Shelter

Boston, United States

Woods Mullen Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Overnight emergency shelter for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
794 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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Pine Street Inn Men's Inn

Boston, United States

Pine Street Inn Men's Inn is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Overnight emergency shelter for men
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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Pine Street Inn Yawkey House

Boston, United States

Pine Street Inn Yawkey House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Overnight emergency shelter for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

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Boston Night Center

Boston, United States

Boston Night Center is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight indoor space, restrooms, referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Overnight drop-in shelter for adults
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
31 Bowker Street, Boston, MA 02114

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St. Francis House

Boston, United States

St. Francis House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, daytime shelter, clothing, showers and toiletries for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Daytime walk-in services
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

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Rosie's Place

Boston, United States

Rosie's Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals and food pantry, showers and laundry, day and overnight shelter, wellness and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Services for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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Women's Lunch Place

Boston, United States

Women's Lunch Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, toiletries, showers and laundry, clothing for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Day centre for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

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Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston, United States

Bridge Over Troubled Waters is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, showers and laundry, lockers, case management and shelter for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Drop-in and shelter services for ages 14–24
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

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Day Engagement Center at Whittier

Boston, United States

Day Engagement Center at Whittier is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of daytime indoor space, meals and basic needs, health and service referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Day centre
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
1290 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120

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Cardinal Medeiros Day Program

Boston, United States

Cardinal Medeiros Day Program is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of day shelter, meals, practical support for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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Daily day shelter
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
1960 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118

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Boston Medical Center

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Local WIC office; call for eligibility and appointment
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
850 Harrison Avenue, Lower Level, Boston, MA 02118
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

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Boston WIC Program - South Street

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Local WIC office; call for eligibility and appointment
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
South Cove Community Health Center, 145 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

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Boston WIC Program - Tufts Medical Center

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Local WIC office; call for eligibility and appointment
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
755 Washington Street, Plaza level, Boston, MA 02111
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm ; Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm ; Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

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South End Community Health Center

Boston, United States

A Massachusetts WIC office providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services for qualifying families.

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Local WIC office; call for eligibility and appointment
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free to Massachusetts families who qualify
Address
1601 Washington Street, 1st floor, Boston, MA 02118
Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm ; Thursday - Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm