Our goal is to help people stay housed whenever possible and help those experiencing homelessness find stable housing as quickly as possible.
The sooner we can help someone facing a housing crisis, the better. Early support can prevent homelessness and reduce the need for emergency shelter. It can also help families and individuals avoid challenges that can make it harder to find housing later.
To reduce the flow into the emergency shelter system, we have to intervene earlier in an individual or family's housing crisis. The longer households languish in shelter the more significant their rehousing barriers can become.
This model saves public money because sheltering people ultimately is the costliest option.
Prevention
FBMS offers prevention programs that help people and families stay in their homes.
These programs include tenancy preservation services through the courts, emergency financial assistance, support services, and partnerships with housing authorities and property owners.
We also work with community organizations that share our goal of preventing homelessness and helping people maintain stable housing.
Diversion
Many individuals and families do not seek help until they are at immediate risk of homelessness and need emergency shelter.
When possible, FBMS diversion specialists help people find safe alternatives to shelter. They work with households to identify housing options and connect them with services that can help them achieve stable housing.
FBMS currently operates a diversion program for families seeking shelter in the Bristol and Plymouth counties.
At our Housing Resource Centers, diversion services also support people leaving hospitals, substance use treatment programs, and correctional facilities. The goal is to help individuals find appropriate housing and support before they experience homelessness.
Emergency shelter serving individual adults, ages 18+.
39 Broad Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-770-3314
During the day, people without housing can visit the Yawkey Housing Resource Center (HRC). The center includes a health care clinic operated by Manet Community Health Center. It also provides access to showers, lockers, and computers.
Click here to learn more.
Emergency shelter serving individual adults, ages 18+.
124 Manley Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Phone: 508-587-5441
Accessible via BAT Bus Route 3
During the day, people without housing can visit the Smith Family Housing Resource Center (HRC). The center includes a health care clinic operated by Brockton Neighborhood Health Center (BNHC). It also provides access to showers, lockers, and technology.
Click here to learn more.
Front Door for Families
This program helps families stay housed and avoid the need for shelter. It also helps families keep their jobs and maintain stable housing. The program includes a team based at the Brockton Department of Transitional Assistance.
Tenancy Preservation Program
The Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP) helps individuals and families who are at risk of losing their housing.
We serve people with cases in the following Housing Courts: Plymouth, Canton, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and Hyannis.
If you have received an eviction notice or think you may lose your housing, call our TPP Manager at 781-267-3594.