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Individual Shelters In Greater Boston

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1740 Washington St. Shelter
1740 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02118
617 536-7211

Capacity: 33 beds, men or women
Length of Stay: No limit
Services: Advocacy, counseling, 2 meals, medical care; referrals
Restrictions: Sober
Referral: Self. Agency

Betty's Place - Boston YWCA
40 Berkley St.
Boston, MA 02116
617 482-1126

Capacity: 20 women
Length of Stay: 6 months
Services: Counseling, 2 meals, referrals
Restrictions: Sober, curfew
Referral: Self

Bristol Lodge Men's Shelter
27 Lexington Street
P.O. Box 54-1095
Waltham, MA 02454-1095
(781) 893-0108

Capacity: 45 men
Length of Stay: 6 months/6 months out
Services: Counseling/clothing by referral; 1 meal/day; storage facilities (lockers).
Restrictions: Sober men, out of shelter 7:45am-6pm; 7pm curfew.
Referral: Self

Bristol Lodge Women's Shelter
205 Bacon Street
P.O. Box 54-1095
Waltham, MA 02454-1095
(781) 893-0108

Capacity: 12
Length of Stay: 6 months in/6 months out
Services: Counseling by referral; 1 meal/day; clothing by referral; storage facilities (lockers)-
Restrictions: Sober women; out of shelter 7:45am-6pm; 7pm curfew.
Referral: Self




Boston YMCA Emergency Rooms
316 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617 296-1390

Capacity: 45 men, 40 women
Length of Stay: 30 days
Services: Advocacy, counseling, 3 meals, nurse, clothing, after care, AA mtgs., referrals
Restrictions: 3-5 days sober
Referral: Self

Cambridge Shelter Inc.
109 School St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617 547-1885

Capacity: 15 men, 6 women
Length of Stay: 3 nights
Services: Case management, 2 meals wkday & 3 meals wkend, clothing, referrals
Restrictions: Clean, sober and cooperative 24 hrs
Referral: Human Service Agency

College Avenue Adult Shelter
P.O. Box 440436
14 Chapel Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-6111

Capacity: 8 men, 4 women
Length of Stay: 5-6 mo. extensions
Services: Counseling Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3 meals/day; clothing; medical care by referral; day programs (education, substance abuse, etc.); limited storage facilities; nearby food pantry.
Restrictions: Sobriety; 10prn curfew no handicap access.
Referral: Agency; work

First Church Shelter
11 Garden St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 661-1873

Capacity: 17
Length of Stay: Variable
Services: 2 meals/day; limited clothing; modest storage facilities; referrals for counseling, medical care
Restrictions: Sobriety; 10:30prn curfew
Referral: Community; service provider (No walk-ins)

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