St. Patrick's Shelter

Housing & Shelter in Somerville, Massachusetts. An emergency and extended stay shelter for women only over the age of eighteen. Operated by Catholic Charities. No referral needed, walk in by 3pm. Hours of operation: shelter 24/7, Office 9/5 daily except for weekends. Serves all of Middlesex County. Clients need to call in the morning for bed reservation. Shelter pick-up is at the Cambridge Multi-Service Center, 362 Green Street, Cambridge (Cent

Phone: (617) 628-3015

Address: 270 Washington St, Somerville, Massachusetts, 02143

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Frequently asked questions about St. Patrick's Shelter

How do I contact St. Patrick's Shelter?

You can call St. Patrick's Shelter at (617) 628-3015 or visit 270 Washington St in Somerville, Massachusetts.

What services does St. Patrick's Shelter offer?

An emergency and extended stay shelter for women only over the age of eighteen. Operated by Catholic Charities. No referral needed, walk in by 3pm. Hours of operation: shelter 24/7, Office 9/5 daily except for weekends. Serves all of Middlesex County. Clients need to call in the morning for bed reservation. Shelter pick-up is at the Cambridge Multi-Service Center, 362 Green Street, Cambridge (Central Square) at 4:00 pm. Shelter offersbed and a food pantry on Tuesdays and Thur

Are services at St. Patrick's Shelter free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call St. Patrick's Shelter at (617) 628-3015 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does St. Patrick's Shelter offer services in other languages?

Call St. Patrick's Shelter at (617) 628-3015 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.