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At Risk of Losing Housing

Need help keeping your housing? 
If you have received an eviction notice or think you may lose your housing, call our Tenancy Preservation Program Manager at 781-267-3594.

Need help in Quincy? 
Visit the day center at Yawkey Housing Resource Center, 39 Broad Street. We offer services and support for people experiencing a housing crisis. 

Need help in Brockton? 
Visit the day center at Smith Family Housing Resource Center, 124 Manley Street. We offer services and support for people experiencing a housing crisis. 

Need Help? Call Us 
Call 508-586-2348. Leave a message. We will call you back within 48 hours. 

Need Answers Now? 
Check our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us. 

More Help Available 
We work with partner agencies across the South Shore region to connect you to housing help and support. 

Click the link on our website to find the right services for you. 

 

Currently Without Housing

Individuals

We have two shelters for adults age 18 and older. 

Yawkey Housing Resource Center

39 Broad Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-770-3314

Smith Family Housing Resource Center

124 Manley Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: 508-587-5441

 

Call a shelter location for information about shelter hours and services. 

Need Help During the Day?

Visit our Housing Resource Centers in Quincy or Brockton. You can:

  • Meet with staff  
  • Use a shower  
  • Access community meals 
  • Use a computer and the internet  
  • Access healthcare services 

Families

Families need a referral from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) 

Click here to review eligibility & apply for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter

To apply for shelter, call 866-584-0653 or visit a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) office near you. Staff at the offices listed below can help you complete an emergency shelter application.

  • Boston – 2201 Washington Street
  • Boston (Roxbury) – Nubian Square
  • Brockton – 60 Main Street
  • Chelsea – 80 Everett Avenue, 3rd Floor
  • Hyannis – 181 North Street
  • Lawrence – 280 Merrimack Street
  • Lowell – 131 Davidson Street
  • New Bedford – 160 West Rodney French Boulevard
  • Salem – 45 Congress Street, Suite 1176
  • Springfield – 310 State Street
  • Worcester – 50 Southwest Cutoff

Youth

The Youth Services Program (YSP) helps young adults ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.

YSP staff will work with you to find housing and connect you to the support services you need.

If you are a military veteran in our service area, call our Veterans Program at 508-418-6694. We can help you learn about benefits and services you may qualify for. Please leave a message, and we will call you back.

You can also email us at veterans@helpfbms.org. 

More Veterans Resources

The Department of Veterans’ Services of Massachusetts (DVS) helps veterans across the state. Every city and town has a Veteran’s Service Officer who can help you find local support. DVS may also help if you do not qualify for VA services. 

DVS Contact Information: 
600 Washington St. 
Boston, MA 02111 
617-210-5480 
MDVS@state.ma.us 
MassVetsAdvisor.org 

Hotlines for Veterans 

  • Veteran Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Press 1
  • Homeless Veteran Hotline: 1-877-424-3838
  • VA Help Hotline:  1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838)

Food

We host a community lunch daily at the Yawkey Housing Resource Center at 39 Broad Street, Quincy . Doors open for lunch at 11:30 a.m. We also distribute to-go bagged lunches during lunchtime and at 6 p.m.

At Smith Family Housing Resource Center at 124 Manly Street, Brockton, bagged lunches are distributed from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 6 p.m.

We do not operate a food pantry.

Other Local Resources

South Shore Continuum of Care

If you are a South Shore resident facing a housing crisis, please visit the South Shore CoC’s website at southshorecoc.org to find out what support and resources are available.

Rental & Other Assistance

NeighborWorks Housing Solutions
617-770-2227
www.nhsmass.org

Brockton Area Multi Services (BAMSI)
508-584-4357
www.BAMSI.org

Self Help Inc.
508-588-0447
www.selfhelpinc.org

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
211 or 877-211-6277
www.mass211.org

Turning Point (serves residents of Wareham and surrounding towns)
508-291-0535
www.turningpointwareham.org

Social Services Directory

Click Here for Massachusetts' Social Services Directory