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Homeless shelter locations in Boston, Massachusetts

Browse verified general, men-only, women-only, family, and youth shelters with addresses, services, maps, and contact details.

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Men-only shelter

112 Southampton Street Shelter

Men-only Shelter — 24-hour emergency shelter

112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118

Boston · Massachusetts

24-hour emergency shelter. Serves Men experiencing homelessness. Gender/access: Men. Age: Adults. Intake: Present to the shelter for access and assessment. Meals: Food and shelter services. Case management: …

617-534-4440 Open for emergency shelter access; current city guidance says no advance call is required; Open 24 hours
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Family / youth shelter

Bridge Over Troubled Waters Emergency Residence

Family / Youth Shelter — 24-hour licensed youth emergency residence

47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

Boston · Massachusetts

24-hour licensed youth emergency residence. Serves Homeless and runaway youth. Age: Ages 14 through 24 for agency help; residence eligibility screened by program. Intake: Contact Bridge intake for screening …

617-423-9575 Call the youth help line for current assessment and residence access; 24-hour emergency residence
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Family / youth shelter

Bridge Over Troubled Waters Welcome Center

Family / Youth Shelter — year-round youth overnight and drop-in center

47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

Boston · Massachusetts

year-round youth overnight and drop-in center. Serves Homeless and unstably housed youth and young adults. Age: Ages 14 through 24 for agency services. Intake: Intake and bed-stay assessment required. Waitli…

617-423-9575 Contact Bridge intake; overnight beds use a lottery-based system; Year-round overnight program; current official narrative states dinner begins at 6:00 PM and lights out is 10:00 PM
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Women-only shelter

New England Center and Home for Veterans Transitional Housing

Women-only Shelter — veteran transitional housing and shelter campus

17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108

Boston · Massachusetts

veteran transitional housing and shelter campus. Serves Veterans experiencing homelessness. Gender/access: Male and female identified veterans housed in appropriate dormitories. Age: Adults. Intake: Eligibil…

617-371-1800 Provider referral form and program screening
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Men-only shelter

Pine Street Inn Men's Inn

Men-only Shelter — 24-hour low-barrier emergency shelter

444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Boston · Massachusetts

24-hour low-barrier emergency shelter. Serves Men experiencing homelessness. Gender/access: Men. Age: Adults. Intake: Daily bed assignment based on availability after triage. Documents: Guests must be able t…

617-892-9207 Triage daily 9:30 AM-6:00 PM; call the triage information line or present to Men Inn or Yawkey House; Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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Women-only shelter

Pine Street Inn Yawkey House

Women-only Shelter — 24-hour low-barrier emergency shelter

363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

Boston · Massachusetts

24-hour low-barrier emergency shelter. Serves Women experiencing homelessness. Gender/access: Women. Age: Adults. Intake: Daily bed assignment based on availability after triage. Documents: Guests must be ab…

617-892-9228 Triage daily 9:30 AM-6:00 PM; call the triage information line or present to Men Inn or Yawkey House; Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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Women-only shelter

Woods Mullen Shelter

Women-only Shelter — 24-hour emergency shelter

794 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Boston · Massachusetts

24-hour emergency shelter. Serves Women experiencing homelessness. Gender/access: Women. Age: Adults. Intake: Present to the shelter for access and assessment. Accessibility: Elevator and accessibility impro…

617-534-7100 Open for emergency shelter access; current city guidance says no advance call is required; Open 24 hours
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