If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, please call the Mayor’s hotline at (617) 635-4500 (dial 311 if you are in Boston). This number is answered 24/7.
You can also turn to the following resources for more information:
I Need a Shelter Tonight:
More Resources:
- Homeless Shelter Directory
- Rental Assistance/RAFT
- Eviction Assistance/Resources
- List of Domestic Violence Services by Massachusetts County
- Help Paying Utilities & Rental Relief Fund
- Cooling Resources
- Extreme Cold Weather Resources
- Boston Public Health Commission Homeless Services
- Housing resources for people with disabilities
- Boston 311 – ‘Citizens Connect’ Non-emergency reporting app
- Boston’s Way Home: Action Plan to End Veteran and Chronic Homelessness
- BPS Resources for Unhoused Students
- Education Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Mental Health Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Recovery Resources
- LGBTQ+ Youth & Adult Resources: Local Resources
- Youth & Young Adult Resource, Drop-In and Access Centers
- Boston Food Resources
- Food Resource Map
- Additional Resources
Veterans:
Pet Assistance: