8 Housing & Shelter Resources in Dorchester, Massachusetts — Free Help & Counseling
8 verified housing & shelter resources in Dorchester, 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
- Brookview House Transitional Housing Program — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 265-2965 — Established in 1990, the agency's mission is to help homeless and at risk families learn the skills necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Wi
- CATHOLIC CHARITIES St. Ambrose Family Inn — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 288-7675 — St. Ambrose Family Inn, a program of Catholic Charities, is a shelter in the Field's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. Opened in 1989, the shelter can accommod
- FAMILY HOUSE SHELTER — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 427-4470
- Family Shelter Project Hope — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 442-1880 — The Family Shelter was one of the first homeless shelter for families in the state and remains a model for its respectful and empowering approach. Approximately
- KIT CLARK SENIOR SERVICES — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 825-5000
- Pilgrim Church Food Pantry — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 282-0456 — Since 1990, a Shelter for unaccompanied homeless men has been operated at Pilgrim Church. Originally established by Positive Lifestyles, it is now under the dir
- ReVision Family Home — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 541-0222 — shelter for 22 homeless women and their families that provides life-stabilization services, intensive housing placement services and vocational case management
- Saint Mary's Women and Infants Center Margaret's House — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 436-8600 — Shelter for homeless families. Contact for full detail.
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Dorchester, Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Dorchester, 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.