Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts. *** NOTE: The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter will be closed at least through the end of this year (2020). It will not be opening on Nov 1 per usual. Open from November 15th evening to April 15th. Shelter is open from 7pm to 8 am (Saturdays open until 9 am). Short term and extended stay beds for sober men and women. Extended stay beds are assigned by lottery and are typically reserved for people w
Phone: (617) 876-3256
Address: 66 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138
Website: http://www.hshshelter.org/
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Frequently asked questions about Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
How do I contact Harvard Square Homeless Shelter?
You can call Harvard Square Homeless Shelter at (617) 876-3256 or visit 66 Winthrop Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their website is http://www.hshshelter.org/.
What services does Harvard Square Homeless Shelter offer?
*** NOTE: The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter will be closed at least through the end of this year (2020). It will not be opening on Nov 1 per usual. Open from November 15th evening to April 15th. Shelter is open from 7pm to 8 am (Saturdays open until 9 am). Short term and extended stay beds for sober men and women. Extended stay beds are assigned by lottery and are typically reserved for people who are working. Call between 7:30 and 8am for lottery number. Call back between
Are services at Harvard Square Homeless Shelter free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Harvard Square Homeless Shelter at (617) 876-3256 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Harvard Square Homeless Shelter offer services in other languages?
Call Harvard Square Homeless Shelter at (617) 876-3256 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.