Greater Boston Legal Services

Rental & Utility Assistance in Boston, Massachusetts. HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues, foreclosure prevention, mortgage delinquency, pre-purchase, post-purchase, and reverse-mortgage (HECM) topics. Services offered: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling. Languages: Arabic.

Phone: (617) 371-1234

Address: 197 Friend Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114

Website: http://www.gbls.org

Good to know: Source: HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com) • HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency

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Frequently asked questions about Greater Boston Legal Services

How do I contact Greater Boston Legal Services?

You can call Greater Boston Legal Services at (617) 371-1234 or visit 197 Friend Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Their website is http://www.gbls.org.

What services does Greater Boston Legal Services offer?

HUD-approved housing counseling agency authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to provide free or low-cost counseling on rental issues, foreclosure prevention, mortgage delinquency, pre-purchase, post-purchase, and reverse-mortgage (HECM) topics. Services offered: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling. Languages: Arabic.

Are services at Greater Boston Legal Services free or low-cost?

Many community rental & utility assistance providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Greater Boston Legal Services at (617) 371-1234 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Greater Boston Legal Services offer services in other languages?

Call Greater Boston Legal Services at (617) 371-1234 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.