10 Housing & Shelter Resources in Cambridge, Massachusetts — Free Help & Counseling
10 verified housing & shelter resources in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- CASPAR Emergency Care Center — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 302-9655 — Bed lottery is at 2:30 PM. Beds can only be reserved in person. CASPAR's Emergency Service Center (ESC) is one of three shelters in Massachusetts that accept ho
- Cambridge Shelter (Salvation Army) — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 547-3400 — Short term and extended stay beds for sober men only. Provides case management, substance abuse services and vocational counseling. Call first thing in the morn
- First Church Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 661-1873 — Emergency shelter. Stay is variable. Hours: 6pm - 7am. Provides a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities. Each eve
- Harvard Square Homeless Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 876-3256 — *** 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
- Heading Home Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 547-1885 — Short term and extended stay beds for sober men and women. Provides case management, housing search, and referrals to community services to assist with mental h
- Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center - Congregate Family Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 491-5752 — This is the administrative office. Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center provides shelter to families only and operates under a closed referral contract with the s
- Multi Service Center for the Homeless — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 349-6340 — The Cambridge Multi-Service Center (MSC) addresses the needs of homeless and near-homeless individuals and families living in the community, they provide homele
- The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 547-3400 — This Salvation Army location provides much more than an emergency shelter. They also provide: Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Military Personnel Assistance, Transit
- YWCA CAMBRIDGE — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 491-6050 — Our shelter only excepts families referred by Department Housing Community Development.
- YWCA Cambridge (Cambridge) — Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts — (617) 491-6050
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Cambridge, Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Cambridge, Massachusetts. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.