Shelter units at Crossroads Family Shelter are currently dedicated to families referred to by the state’s Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD).
Families seeking shelter are encouraged to contact the following resources:
- DHCD (877)-481-3308: Families seeking shelter are encouraged to contact DHCD to see if they are eligible for Emergency Assistance and placement in a family shelter such as Crossroads.
- Mayor’s Hotline (617)-635-4500: If DHCD is unable to assist you, you may also contact the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline for assistance.
- Dial 211: This is a statewide health and human service hotline, a quick and simple way to being to explore your housing options.
Individuals seeking shelter are encouraged to contact the following Adult Shelters:
Men Only:
- Pine Street Inn Men’s Inn (617)-892-6200: 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston
- United Homes Shelter (617)-265-4515: 540 Columbia Road, Dorchester
Women Only:
- Pine Street Inn Women’s Inn (617)-892-9306: 363 Albany Street, Boston
- Queen of Peace Shelter (617)-288-4182: 401 Quincy Street, Dorchester
- Rosie’s Place (617)-442-9322: 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston
- Sancta Maria (617)-423-4366: 11 Waltham Street, Boston
- Bristol Lodge Women’s Shelter (781)-893-0108: 205 Bacon Street, Waltham
Co-ed:
- Woods Mullen Shelter (617)-534-7101: 784 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
- Harbor Lights (617)-536-7469: 401 Shawmut Avenue, South End Boston
- Heading Home (formerly Shelter Inc.) (617)-547-1885: 109 School Street, Cambridge
- Shattuck Shelter (617)-983-0351 press 4: 170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain
