12 Housing & Shelter Resources in Essex, Massachusetts — Free Help & Counseling
12 verified housing & shelter resources in Essex, Massachusetts. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- Action, Inc. Emergency Homeless Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Gloucester, Massachusetts — (978) 282-1000 — Emergency Homeless Shelter. ACTION's Emergency Homeless Shelter provides a limited number of beds to homeless adults ages 18 and older. PLEASE NOTE: Space at th
- Bridgehouse — Housing & Shelter in Lynn, Massachusetts — (781) 593-3898 — BridgeHouse derived its name from the new housing concept at that time, 'bridge housing,' which is an alternative temporary housing arrangement that seeks to br
- Casa Nueva Vida — Housing & Shelter in Lawrence, Massachusetts — (978) 557-5775 — Casa Nueva Vida (House of New Life) is the only homeless shelter in the state of Massachusetts with a completely bilingual staff. Although we serve a diverse po
- DAYBREAK SHELTER — Housing & Shelter in Lawrence, Massachusetts — (978) 975-4547
- Emmaus House — Housing & Shelter in Haverhill, Massachusetts — (978) 241-3500 — We offer emergency shelter for both families and individuals, with the goal of providing not just a place to sleep but also services to help those who are homel
- INN BETWEEN — Housing & Shelter in Peabody, Massachusetts — (978) 532-2372 — The Inn Between is an emergency program for homeless families. Founded in 1985, our original building, a lovely Victorian home, houses six families at a time, a
- LAZARUS HOUSE — Housing & Shelter in Lawrence, Massachusetts — (978) 689-8575 — Opened in 1983, Lazarus House's 31-bed emergency shelter is located in the Arlington District of Lawrence, MA. Seven days a week, Lazarus House provides a safe,
- Lifebridge North Shore Community - Seeds of Hope Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts — (978) 744-0500 — Eligibility: Individual men and women Must be from Essex County including Salem, Beverly, Lynn, Danvers, Peabody, Gloucester, Swampscott and Marblehead. Service
- Lynn Shelter Association - Adult Emergency Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Lynn, Massachusetts — (781) 581-0739 — General Information Providing emergency shelter to individuals and families, transitional and permanent supportive housing and street outreach Adult Emergency S
- Mass. Coalition for the Homeless — Housing & Shelter in Lynn, Massachusetts — (781) 595-7570 — Programs HomeLink The HomeLink Initiative is designed to work with community health centers, public school districts and early intervention workers to help iden
- Spirit Wellness Institute — Housing & Shelter in Salem, Massachusetts — (978) 414-5068 — Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) is a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic abuse in 23 cities and towns in the North Shore of Massachusetts. We p
- Wellspring House - Emergency Shelter for Families — Housing & Shelter in Gloucester, Massachusetts — (978) 281-3221 — DTA hours of operation: Mon Fri from 7:00am to 5:00pm Wellspring is part of a statewide shelter system that helps to house 5 families at a time in Gloucester an
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Essex, Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Essex, 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.