Shelters for Unaccompanied Individuals

If you are experiencing homelessness and are an individual or household without a child under the age of 21 in your care, you may be eligible for placement in an individual shelter. 

*Please note that these lists may not be comprehensive. If you are a shelter provider and would like to add or update your listing, please email us

Individual Shelters in Greater Boston

Individual Shelters in Western Massachusetts


Individual Shelters in Metro West

Individual Shelters in Central Massachusetts


Individual Shelters North of Boston

Individual Shelters in Southeastern Massachusetts

If you are a young adult, click here to access the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance’s 2012 Young Adult Resource Guide. (Some resources listed also may be helpful to you if you are under 18 and out on your own.)