40 Housing & Shelter Resources in Suffolk, Massachusetts — Free Help & Counseling
40 verified housing & shelter resources in Suffolk, Massachusetts. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- Betty's Place - Boston YWCA — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 542-3740 — Transitional housing for women. Capacity 10 women at a time. Provides 2 meals a day. Clients must follow a curfew and be sober.
- 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
- Cardinal Medeiros Center Day program shelter for ages 45+ — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 619-6960 — Day program shelter for ages 45+.
- Casa Myrna Vazquez Domestic Violence Support — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 521-0100 — Emergency and transitional support for battered women. Also provides transitional housing. Call for details and support.
- City of Boston Emergency Shelter Commission — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 534-4440 — City of Boston Emergency Shelter Commission provide emergency shelter, social services, and housing search services to Boston’s homeless citizens.
- Crittenton Women's Union — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 782-7600 — Crittenton Women's Union is the largest provider of family shelter in Massachusetts, serving more than 350 families a year. During their stay, families develop
- Crossroads Family Shelter & Food Pantry / St. Mary Center — Housing & Shelter in East Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 567-5926 — Crossroads provides shelter, case management, housing search, stabilization services, and food pantry assistance to homeless as an emergency resource for EAST B
- 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
- FamilyAid Boston, Inc — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 542-7286 — To utilize Family Emergency Solutions, a family must be homeless, have children under the age of 18, and have most recently resided in Boston. Families also mus
- Finex House Shelter For Battered Women — Housing & Shelter in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts — (617) 436-2002 — Finex House is shelter for battered women and their children; especially those who have disabilities and/or women who are trafficked. We are wheelchair accessib
- HARBORLIGHT SALVATION ARMY SHELTER — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 536-7469
- HORIZON HOUSE — Housing & Shelter in Mattapan, Massachusetts — (617) 296-2492
- HUD Housing Assistance - Massachusetts — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 569-4287
- Habitat for Humanity - Massachusetts — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (800) 422-4828
- KIT CLARK SENIOR SERVICES — Housing & Shelter in Dorchester, Massachusetts — (617) 825-5000
- Kingston House - Boston Rescue Mission — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 338-9000 — Mission: * To offer resources that prevent and end homelessness * To support the recovery, health, faith, and independence of those who have a history of substa
- MASS. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES - Metropolitan Boston — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 748-2000
- Mary Eliza Mahoney House Family Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Roxbury, Massachusetts — (617) 442-8800 — Emergency Shelter The Dimock Centers Emergency Shelter program was created to help individuals have access to resources that will help them put their lives back
- Missionary Of Charity — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 288-4182 — The Queen of Peace is a 11 bed family shelter. Provides dinner and breakfast. Clothing whjen available. 3 week stay maximum. Accepts women & children (boys unde
- Nazareth Residence For Mothers & Children — Housing & Shelter in Roxbury, Massachusetts — (617) 541-0100 — Nazareth Residence provides an opportunity for homeless mothers and their children to begin rebuilding their lives. Families are able to maintain their independ
- New England Center for Homeless Veterans — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (617) 371-1800 — The Mission of the New England Center for Homeless Veterans is to extend a helping hand to homeless men and women veterans who are addressing the challenges of:
- PINE STREET INN Women's Clinic — Housing & Shelter in Boston, Massachusetts — (857) 654-1865 — Beds are assigned daily using a lottery system. To enter the drawing, please arrive at the Women's Inn by 3 p.m. and speak to the staff at the front desk. Names
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Suffolk, Massachusetts?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Suffolk, 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.