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Family Shelters In Central Massachusetts

Note: ** Indicates the shelter has community rooms

** Friendly House
87 Elm Street
Worcester 01609
508-792-1799

Community Rooms: 3
Total Capacity: 13
Services: Advocacy; food 3 meals; clothing bank; food bank, Spanish; nurse visits weekly, referral for counseling; handicap access
Restrictions: Sobriety
Referral: EA eligible; self for community beds

**Interfaith Hospitality Network
YMCA (main office)
766 Main Street
Worcester, MA
508-890-1200

Community Rooms: ALL
Total Capacity: 14 people or 5 families mental illness
Services: pick up and drop off at the Y, referrals
Restrictions: Non-EA; location changes as faith groups offer space for families on a rotating basis. Non-active substance abuse, domestic violence, no mental illness.
Referral: Self; any social service agency

Shepherd's Place/Willith Center
54 Queen Street
Worcester, MA 01610
508-757-5198

Community Rooms: 0
Total Capacity: 6 rooms (up to 18 individuals)
Services: Advocacy; counseling by referral; community kitchen; clothing if available; Spanish; day program; transportation.
Restrictions: Sobriety (min. 6 months); no boys over 13; no active domestic abuse or substance abuse
Referral: EA eligible

Youville House
133 Granite Street
Worcester, MA 01604
508-753-3084 .

Community Rooms: 0
Total Capacity: 16
Services: Advocacy; counseling; 3 meals + snacks; clothing; Spanish; learning center; transportation
Restrictions: Sobriety on premises
Referral: EA eligible

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