Our emergency shelter at MainSpring has closed.

As of May 7, 2025, Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS) will officially transition all individual emergency shelter services in Brockton from MainSpring House to our new Smith Family Housing Resource Center in Brockton.

Located at 124 Manley Street, Brockton, MA, this new facility marks a significant and exciting milestone in our organization’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness with dignity, compassion, and innovation.

New Location

Smith Family Housing Resource Center
124 Manley Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Accessible via BAT Bus Route 3

What’s Changing – And Why

For decades, MainSpring House served as a critical safety net for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater Brockton area. While its impact was immeasurable, we’ve long recognized the need for a more modern, trauma-informed, and service-enriched shelter model. That vision has now become a reality.

The Smith Family Housing Resource Center includes:

• 128 emergency shelter beds (for adults, 18+)
• Dedicated space for wraparound services (including housing navigation, workforce development, and case management)
• A full commercial kitchen serving daily nutritious meals
• An on-site community health center, operated by Brockton Neighborhood Health Center (BNHC)
  • Partial services will be available. (Full services will be provided shortly after HRC opening.)

About the Housing Resource Center Model

Our Housing Resource Centers (HRCs) are designed to be more than just emergency shelters — they’re one-stop service hubs that help guests move beyond homelessness toward stability and independence. The HRC model allows FBMS to:

• Address root causes of homelessness
• Offer comprehensive, on-site support services
• Create a more dignified and hopeful experience for guests
• Partner more effectively with healthcare providers, workforce specialists, and housing agencies

The Smith Family HRC is modeled after our innovative center in Quincy, which has already demonstrated powerful results in helping individuals exit homelessness more quickly and permanently.

What You Need to Know

For Shelter Guests

• You can access emergency shelter at our new location starting May 7, 2025.
• Transportation: The new site is accessible by BAT Bus Route 3.
• On-site services include housing assistance, case management, and healthcare.
• Daily meals will continue to be provided.

Need help getting there? Click here for directions.

For Community Partners & Volunteers

• We welcome your continued support at our new facility!
• The larger space offers expanded opportunities for volunteering, collaboration, and service delivery.
• Interested in touring the new space or learning more? Contact us at info@helpfbms.org.

For Healthcare Providers

• The on-site community health center at the Smith Family HRC will be operated by Brockton Neighborhood Health Center (BNHC).
  • Partial services will be available. (Full services will be provided shortly after the HRC opening.)
• This integrated model ensures better access to primary care and behavioral health for shelter guests.
• If you are a partner agency and would like to coordinate referrals or services, please contact info@helpfbms.org.

A Message from Father Bill’s & MainSpring

“This is more than a new building — it’s a transformative step forward for how we serve our neighbors in need. The Smith Family Housing Resource Center embodies our commitment to treating every individual with dignity and equipping them with the tools to achieve lasting stability. We are deeply grateful to our donors, partners, and the Brockton community for making this vision possible.”

— John Yazwinski, President & CEO, FBMS

Directions & Transportation Info

• Address: 124 Manley Street, Brockton, MA (Click here for directions)
• Public Transit: Accessible via BAT Bus Route 3
• Parking: On-site parking available for guests, volunteers, and service partners

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