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		<title>Homeless Shelters for Central Mass</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR CENTRAL MASS Abby&#8217;s House 52 High St. Worcester, MA 01609 508 756 5486 (24 hrs) Clients: Battered women and their children. Capacity: 10 beds and 60 transitional units. Length of Stay: 2 weeks (flexible). Services: Advocacy, referral, food, day program, some transportation, Spanish. Referral: Self Women&#8217;s Resources, Inc. P.O. Box 2503 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR CENTRAL MASS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Abby&#8217;s House </strong><br />
52 High St.<br />
Worcester, MA 01609<br />
508  756 5486 (24 hrs)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their  children.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 10 beds and 60 transitional  units.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 2 weeks  (flexible).<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, referral, food, day program,  some transportation, Spanish.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Resources, Inc. </strong><br />
P.O. Box 2503<br />
Fitchburg, MA  01420<br />
508 342 2919<br />
978 685 2480 (Hotline)<br />
978 685 5481 (Office)</p>
<p><strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3 months<br />
<strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 12 beds; 5  families, 1 single.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling,  referral, food, limited clothing, Spanish, French.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Daybreak Resources for Women &amp; Children </strong><br />
YWCA<br />
P.O. Box 3093<br />
Worcester, MA 01613 508 755 5371<br />
508 755-9030  (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered women and their children (boys to  12).<br />
Capacity: 25 beds, 6 families.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3-month program.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, referral,  food, some clothing, out reach.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, DSS,  hospitals, police</p>
<p><strong>SHELTERS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN CENTRAL MASS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Our Father&#8217;s House </strong><br />
55 Lunenburg Street<br />
P.O. Box 7251<br />
Fitchburg, MA 01420<br />
978 345-3050</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 20 men (case by case), 8 women  (transitional)<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> up to 6  months<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish; advocacy; 3 meals/day; counseling  &amp; med ical care by referral; minimal  clothing<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Over 18; 24 hrs  sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self + agencies</p>
<p><strong>Winterhaven Shelter </strong><br />
10 N. Bow Street<br />
Milford, MA  01757<br />
(508) 478-2333</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>10 individuals (men + women); 6  families<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Variable<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling, medical care &amp; day  programs; 3 meals/day; clothing; Spanish; limited storage; food pantry  nearby.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; in search of housing; 7:30pm  curfew (M-Th); 9pm curfew (F&amp;S)<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self for  individual shelter, DTA for family shelter</p>
<p><strong>Marlboro Shelter</strong><br />
57 Mechanic Street<br />
Marlboro, MA  01752<br />
508 481-7847</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 15 men. 3 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 1-45 days<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling  (not on site); dinner daily (kitchen facilities for breakfast &amp; lunch);  clothing referrals; handicap accessible; doctor once/week; storage facilities  (lockers)<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; must have good supply of  medication; 10 pm curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self; agencies;  hospitals, call before coming in.</p>
<p><strong>Worcester Public Inebriate Program (PIP) </strong><br />
695-701 Main  Street<br />
P.O. Box 17078,<br />
Main St. Station<br />
Worcester, MA 01601<br />
508  757-0103</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 100 (men &amp; women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; 3  meals/day; clothing; Spanish; handicapped accessible; nurse dept; doctor 2  times/week; day programs; limited transportation; limited  storage.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Over 18<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>FAMILY SHELTERS FOR CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friendly House </strong><br />
87 Elm Street<br />
Worcester 01609<br />
508-792-1799</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>3<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 13<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; food 3 meals; clothing bank; food  bank, Spanish; nurse visits weekly, referral for counseling; handicap  access<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; self for community beds</p>
<p><strong>Shepherd&#8217;s Place/Willith Center </strong><br />
54 Queen Street<br />
Worcester, MA 01610<br />
508-757-5198</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 6  rooms (up to 18 individuals)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling  by referral; community kitchen; clothing if available; Spanish; day program;  transportation.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety (min. 6 months); no  boys over 13; no active domestic abuse or substance  abuse<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Interfaith Hospitality Network </strong><br />
YMCA (main office)<br />
766 Main  Street<br />
Worcester, MA<br />
508-890-1200</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>ALL<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>14  people or 5 families mental illness<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> pick up and  drop off at the Y, referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Non-EA; location  changes as faith groups offer space for families on a rotating basis. Non-active  substance abuse, domestic violence, no mental illness.<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self; any social service agency</p>
<p><strong>Youville House</strong><br />
133 Granite Street<br />
Worcester, MA 01604<br />
508-753-3084 .</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 16<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; 3 meals + snacks; clothing;  Spanish; learning center; transportation<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety on premises<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
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		<title>Homeless Shelters for Metro-West, Mass</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR METRO-WEST Voices Against Violence 300 Howard St. Framingham, MA 01702 508 820 0834 508 626 8686 (Hotline) 800 593 1125 (hotline) Clients: Battered women and their children (boys to 13). Capacity: 18 beds. Length of Stay: 90 days. Services: One room handicap accessible, advocacy, counseling, referral, food, clothing, Spanish, Portuguese. Referral: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR METRO-WEST</strong></p>
<p><strong>Voices Against Violence </strong><br />
300 Howard St.<br />
Framingham,  MA 01702<br />
508 820 0834<br />
508 626 8686 (Hotline)<br />
800 593 1125  (hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients</strong>: Battered women and their children (boys to  13).<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 18 beds.<br />
Length of Stay: 90  days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> One room handicap accessible, advocacy,  counseling, referral, food, clothing, Spanish,  Portuguese.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>INDIVIDUAL SHELTERS FOR METRO-WEST</strong></p>
<p><strong>Community Shelter Project </strong><br />
57 Mechanic St.<br />
Marlboro,  MA 01752<br />
508 481-7847</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 18 men and women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 45 days<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Housing, job<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No couples  search<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, state agency</p>
<p><strong>Shadows </strong><br />
25 Central St.<br />
Ashland, MA 01721<br />
508  231-8710</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 10 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 60  days<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; 3 meals/day; clothing;  nurse once/week; limited transportation.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety; 10pm curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, agencies</p>
<p><strong>M.E.A.D.O.W.S. Program </strong><br />
20 Cottage St.<br />
Natick, MA  01760<br />
508 647-0348<br />
508 647-949</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 8 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 6  months<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish; advocacy; counseling; 2 meals;  medical care; some clothing; after care  program<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Women coming out of  incarceration<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Turning Point </strong><br />
75 Hollis Street<br />
Framingham, MA 01702<br />
508 875-6429</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>18 (14 men, 4 women) + 2  emergency<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 60 days, 2 week  intervals<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; 3 meals/day; handicap  accessible; medical care by referral; nearby food  pantry.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; 10pm  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>FAMILY SHELTERS FOR METRO-WEST</strong></p>
<p><strong>Medway Family Shelter </strong><br />
17 Holliston St.<br />
Medway, MA  02053</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 11<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish, French, Creole, counseling, 3 meals,  some clothing, handicap accessible, referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> DTA</p>
<p><strong>Pathways Family Shelter (SMOC) </strong><br />
70 Pearl Street<br />
Framingham, MA  01702<br />
508-879-5047</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>1<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 9<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling community kitchen; food 3  meals/day clothing by referral; limited, transportation; storage  facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety in shelter; 12 am curfew  Fri &amp; Sat<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; Self for community  room</p>
<p><strong>Winterhaven Shelter </strong><br />
10 N. Bow Street<br />
Milford, MA  01757<br />
508 478-2333</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>6  families<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling, medical care &amp; day  programs by referral; 3 meals/day; clothing; Spanish; limited transportation;  limited storage; food pantry nearby.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety;  7:30prn curfew (M-Th); 9 pm curfew (F&amp;S)<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>South Middlesex Opportunity Council </strong><br />
300 Howard St.<br />
Framingham, MA 01701<br />
508-872-0765, 508-620-2623</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 30  scattered sites<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish, advocacy, counseling,  referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Waiting list<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>DTA</p>
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		<title>Homeless Shelters North of Boston, Mass</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS NORTH OF BOSTON Alternative House 11 Kearney Square Lowell, MA 01852d 978 937 5777 978 454 1436 (Hotline) Clients: Battered women and their children (boys to 12). Capacity: 5 families, 3 singles, 1 handicap room. Length of Stay: 3 months. Services: Handicap accessible, advocacy, referral, parenting food pantry, counseling, Spanish, Khmer. Referral: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS NORTH OF BOSTON</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alternative House </strong><br />
11 Kearney Square<br />
Lowell, MA  01852d<br />
978 937 5777<br />
978 454 1436 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children (boys to  12).<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 5 families, 3 singles, 1 handicap  room.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3 months.<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Handicap accessible, advocacy, referral, parenting food pantry,  counseling, Spanish, Khmer.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Crisis Center of Newburyport </strong><br />
21 Storey Avenue<br />
Newburyport, MA 01950<br />
978 465 0999<br />
978 465 2155 (24 hours)</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered women and children under  18.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 1 safe home.<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 5-12 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling,  referral, family casework, children&#8217;s programs.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, DTA, DSS, other agencies</p>
<p><strong>HAWC</strong><br />
27 Congress St.<br />
Salem, MA 01970<br />
978 744 8552<br />
978 744 6841 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their  children.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 6 (5 families,1  single).<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3  months.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, Spanish.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Resource Center </strong><br />
599 Canal St.,<br />
Lorenzo  Building, 5th floor<br />
Lawrence, MA 01840<br />
800 400 4700 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered women; children, boys to  13.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 4 families, 15 beds.<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 90 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Handicapped accessible,  advocacy, counseling, referral, some food, some clothing/furnishings, Spanish.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>INDIVIDUAL SHELTERS NORTH OF BOSTON</strong></p>
<p><strong>Action Emergency Homeless Shelter </strong><br />
370 Main Street<br />
Gloucester, MA 01930<br />
(978) 283-4125</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 20 (16 men &amp; 4 women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay: </strong>3 months / 90 days<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 2  meals/day; Spanish; handicap accessible; limited medical care (referrals);  visiting nurse<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; 18+ years old; out by  8am, in by 5prn<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self; walk in; first come, first  serve</p>
<p><strong>Daybreak </strong><br />
75 North Parish Road<br />
Lawrence, MA 01843<br />
(978) 975-4547</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 40 (30 men and 10 women)<br />
(Length of Stay:  Variable<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; AA meetings; 2 meals/day  (lunch in-house for people w/ medical problems); clothing when available;  Spanish; handicap accessibility; on-site clinic; day programs; transportation;  limited storage facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Over 18; 9pm  curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>Middlesex Shelter, Inc. -Lowell Transitional Living Center </strong><br />
189 Middlesex Street<br />
Lowell, MA 01852<br />
(978) 458-9888</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>90 (54 men + 36 women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Counseling; advocacy; 3  meals/day; clothing; Spanish; nurses; day programs; transportation to detox  &amp; medical appts; storage facilities; nearby pantry;  lockers.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 18+ years old; from greater Lowell  area; sobriety; 8pm curfew (exceptions for AA, jobs, etc.)<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self; agency in Lowell area</p>
<p><strong>Crombie Street Shelter </strong><br />
7 Crombie Street<br />
P.O. Box 810<br />
Salem, MA 01970<br />
(978) 744-0500</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 34-38 (1/2 men + 1/2 women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 30 days<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day;  clothing; some Spanish; handicap accessible; nurse clinic 2/week; doctor 1/week;  day programs; limited transportation; storage  facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; 18+ years old; 7pm  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>Emmaus Inc. </strong><br />
127 How St.<br />
Haverhill, MA 01830<br />
(978) 241-3400</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 30 (men + women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 30 days w/ extensions<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 2  meals/day; some Spanish; handicapped accessible; visiting nurse;  advocacy.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> In by 5:30 pm; out by 9:30  am<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self; hospitals</p>
<p><strong>Mitch&#8217;s Place </strong><br />
127 How St.<br />
Haverhill, MA 01830<br />
978 241-3540</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>30 beds (men or women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> No limit<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 2 meals;  nurse weekly; some clothing; referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 18  +<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>FAMILY SHELTERS NORTH OF BOSTON</strong></p>
<p><strong>Emmaus House </strong><br />
105 Winter Street<br />
P.O. Box 568<br />
Haverhill, MA, 01831<br />
978-241-3500</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: 0<br />
Total Capacity: </strong>11<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, 3 meals/day; clothing if  available Spanish; handicap accessibility; medical care through Health Care for  the Homeless; day program.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> In shelter 5-6 for  meal; accepts 2 parent family<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Inn Between </strong><br />
25 Holten Street<br />
Peabody, MA 10960<br />
978-532-2372</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 6<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; 5 dinners/wk;  clothing if available; Spanish; handicap accessibility; medical care by  referral; limited transportation.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety for  4-6 months prior<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; self for community  room</p>
<p><strong>Merrimack House </strong><br />
423 Pawtucket Street<br />
Lowell, MA  01854<br />
978-937-2418</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 6<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; food; clothing if  available; Spanish; access to medical care; day program; some transportation;  limited storage facilities; 3 meals.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>House of Hope</strong><br />
812 Merrimack Street<br />
Lowell, MA 01854<br />
978-458-2870</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 2<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 16<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling by referral; 3 meals/day+  snacks; clothing by referral; handicap<br />
accessibility; medical care by  referral, well baby clinic once/week; workshops;  Spanish.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety, women and children, boys  under 14<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; self or social service  agency for community rooms</p>
<p><strong>Lazarus House </strong><br />
48 Holly Street Total Capacity., same<br />
Lawrence, MA  01842<br />
978-689-8575</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 5 family, 11  individual<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; limited counseling; 3  meals/day; clothing; Spanish; medical &amp; dental  once/week.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Night shelter only-in at 5/out at  8, must be sober while in facility, 14 max age for males<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Social workers, DTA, churches, hospitals</p>
<p><strong>North Shore Community </strong><br />
Action Programs<br />
75 Central  Street<br />
(Administration: 98 Main Street)<br />
Peabody, MA 01960<br />
978-532-8620</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>15<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral;  clothing if available; Spanish, Portuguese; 1 unit handicap accessible;  transportation; food pantry<br />
Restrictions: Sober on premises and stay for one  year<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA Eligible</p>
<p><strong>Pawtucket House </strong><br />
360 Pawtucket St.<br />
Lowell, MA 01854  ;<br />
978-452-5410</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0</p>
<p><strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 6<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy;  counseling; 3 meals + snacks clothing if available; Spanish; handicap access;  access to medical care; limited transportation.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety; 18 max. age for males; parents  20+<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Stepping Stone </strong><br />
40 Newhall Street<br />
Lynn, MA 01902  ;<br />
781-599-7210</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 37<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; Spanish; counseling; food pantry;  clothing; housing search.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 30 days assessment  center; up to one year stay<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Turning Point Inc. </strong><br />
Safe Recovery Program(SRP)/Mainstream Housing  Program(MHP) .<br />
P.O. Box 779<br />
Amesbury, MA 01913<br />
978-388-6600</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> some<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 20  total SRP; MHP-10<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; food if  available clothing by referral; medical care;  transportation<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> MHP- specifically for people  recovering from domestic violence; must have children &amp; 6 months sobriety; 2  year time limit. SRP- specifically for people with a history of substance abuse  or domestic violence; must have children or be able to  reunite.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> DTA, DSS, Self for commun</p>
<p><strong>Sandra&#8217;s Lodge </strong><br />
200 Trapello Road<br />
Waltham, MA 02452  -<br />
781-899-7311</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 35<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>French, Spanish, Creole, advocacy, counseling  by referral; 3 meals/day; Medication by referral; clothing when  available<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No males over  12<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Transitional Family Home </strong><br />
254 Broadway<br />
Malden, MA  02148<br />
781 324-1303</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 34<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling,  referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> n/a<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>DTA</p>
<p><strong>Wellspring House </strong><br />
302 Essex Ave.<br />
Gloucester, MA 01930<br />
978-281-3221</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 7<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; 3meals/day; clothing if available;  counseling by referral, Spanish; handicap accessibility; child care;  transportation to medical &amp; housing appointments. Restrictions: 3 months  sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; domestic violence shelter,  social service agency, or self for community bed.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR THE GREATER BOSTON Asian Shelter Advocacy Project P.O. Box 120108 Boston, MA 02112 617-338-2350 617-338-2355 (Hotline) Clients: Battered women; children Capacity: 12 people (4 families; 1 singles). Length of Stay: 90 days, emergency program. Services: Handicap accessible, referral to other battered women&#8217;s shelters, advocacy, counseling, food, and some clothing, 9 languages [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong> DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR THE GREATER BOSTON<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Asian Shelter Advocacy Project </strong><br />
P.O. Box 120108<br />
Boston, MA 02112<br />
617-338-2350<br />
617-338-2355 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women;  children<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 12 people (4 families; 1  singles).<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 90 days, emergency  program.<br />
Services: Handicap accessible, referral to other battered women&#8217;s  shelters, advocacy, counseling, food, and some clothing, 9 languages – Khmer,  Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Pakistani,  Bangladeshi.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self or providers, hospital,  police</p>
<p><strong>Elizabeth Stone House </strong><br />
P.O. Box 59<br />
Jamaica Plain, MA  02130<br />
617-522-3659<br />
617-522-3417 (24 hours)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women, children<br />
<strong>Capacity: </strong>18 beds and 2 emergency beds<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Varies  with programs.<br />
Services: Advocacy, counseling, referral, mental health and  transitional program, Spanish, emergency  food/clothing.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Harbor COV </strong><br />
P.O. Box 505754<br />
Chelsea, MA 02150<br />
617-884-9909</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered women, children (boys to  12).<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 14 beds.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 14 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, referral, clothing, Spanish,  Cambodian, teen living program<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self (through  hotline).</p>
<p><strong>Casa Myrna Vazquez </strong><br />
P.O. Box 120108<br />
Boston, MA 02112<br />
617-338-2350<br />
800-992-2600</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women; children, boys to  12.<br />
Capacity: 8 families.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3 months,  transitional program 18 months.<br />
<strong>Services</strong>: Handicap  accessible, counseling, childcare, food, limited clothing, legal services,  Spanish, Creole.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>FINEX House </strong><br />
P.O. Box 1154<br />
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130<br />
617-436-0831<br />
617-288-1054 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered women, children (boys to  16)<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 37 beds.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3  months.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, support groups, visiting nurse,  some clothing, wheelchair accessible, all meals provided, Haitian, Creole,  Spanish, Sign Language.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Renewal House </strong><br />
P.O. Box 919<br />
Roxbury, MA 02120<br />
617-277-4194<br />
617-566-6881 (24 hours)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children (boys to  9).<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 12 families.<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Up to 3 months.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling,  referral, childcare, advocacy, Spanish, food  provided.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, DSS, police, hospital, detox.</p>
<p><strong>Respond </strong><br />
P.O. Box 555<br />
Somerville, MA 02143<br />
617  625 5996<br />
617 623 5900 (24 hour hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their  children.<br />
<strong>Capacity: </strong>10 beds.<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 90 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling,  support groups, referral, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole,  childcare.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Waltham Support Committee</strong><br />
for Battered Women<br />
P.O.  Box 540024<br />
Waltham, MA 02454 0024<br />
781 891 0724<br />
1 800 899 4000  (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their  children.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 11 beds.<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Up to 3 months.<br />
Services: Advocacy, referral, food, clothing,  some transportation.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Transition House </strong><br />
Harvard Square Station<br />
P.O. Box  390672<br />
Cambridge, MA 02139<br />
617 354 2676<br />
617 661 7203 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered women and their  children.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 17 beds; 8 women, 10  children.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Up to 3  months.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, referral, some  clothing, Spanish, French, French Creole, Portuguese, day program, some  food.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self; other agencies or  shelters.</p>
<p><strong> INDIVIDUAL SHELTERS FOR THE GREATER BOSTON AREA<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>1740 Washington St. Shelter </strong><br />
1740 Washington St.<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
617 536-7211</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>33 beds, men or women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay: </strong>No limit<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, 2 meals,  medical care; referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self. Agency</p>
<p><strong>Bristol Lodge Men&#8217;s Shelter </strong><br />
27 Lexington Street<br />
P.O.  Box 54-1095<br />
Waltham, MA 02454-1095<br />
(781) 893-0108</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>45 men<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 6  months/6 months out<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling/clothing by  referral; 1 meal/day; storage facilities  (lockers).<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober men, out of shelter  7:45am-6pm; 7pm curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Boston YMCA Emergency Rooms </strong><br />
316 Huntington Ave.<br />
Boston, MA 02115<br />
617 296-1390</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 45 men, 40 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 30 days<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, 3  meals, nurse, clothing, after care, AA mtgs.,  referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 3-5 days sober<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>College Avenue Adult Shelter </strong><br />
P.O. Box 440436<br />
14  Chapel Street<br />
Somerville, MA 02144<br />
(617) 623-6111</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 8 men, 4 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 5-6 mo. extensions<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling Tuesdays and  Thursdays; 3 meals/day; clothing; medical care by referral; day programs  (education, substance abuse, etc.); limited storage facilities; nearby food  pantry.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; 10prn curfew no handicap  access.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Agency; work</p>
<p><strong>Betty&#8217;s Place &#8211; Boston YWCA </strong><br />
40 Berkley St.<br />
Boston,  MA 02116<br />
617 482-1126</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 20 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 6  months<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling, 2 meals,  referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober,  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Bristol Lodge Women&#8217;s Shelter </strong><br />
205 Bacon Street<br />
P.O.  Box 54-1095<br />
Waltham, MA 02454-1095<br />
(781) 893-0108</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>12<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 6 months  in/6 months out<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling by referral; 1  meal/day; clothing by referral; storage facilities  (lockers)-<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober women; out of shelter  7:45am-6pm; 7pm curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Cambridge Shelter Inc.</strong><br />
109 School St.<br />
Cambridge, MA  02139<br />
617 547-1885</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>15 men, 6 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 3 nights<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Case management, 2 meals  wkday &amp; 3 meals wkend, clothing, referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Clean, sober and cooperative 24 hrs<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Human Service Agency</p>
<p><strong>First Church Shelter </strong><br />
11 Garden St.<br />
Cambridge, MA  02138<br />
(617) 661-1873</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>17<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Variable<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> 2 meals/day; limited clothing; modest  storage facilities; referrals for counseling, medical  care<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; 10:30prn  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Community; service provider (No  walk-ins)</p>
<p><strong>Harvard Square Homeless Shelter /University Lutheran Shelter </strong><br />
66 Winthrop Street<br />
Cambridge, MA 02138<br />
617-547-2841  (shelter) 617-876-3256 (church)</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 19-20 men, 4-5 women (flexible)<br />
<strong>Length  of Stay: </strong>2 weeks at a time (may change)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> SEASONAL (open November 15 &#8211; April 15) Advocacy; breakfast &amp;  dinner<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self (call at 7:30 am to reserve a bed)</p>
<p><strong>Kingston House </strong><br />
39 Kingston St.<br />
Boston, MA 02111<br />
(617) 482-8819</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 100 men, 35 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Variable (open October &#8211; July only)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> 2 meals/day; some clothing; Spanish; Register  daily<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 9pm curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self; churches; agencies</p>
<p><strong>Long Island Shelter Annex </strong><br />
39 Boylston St.<br />
Boston, MA  02116<br />
(617) 521-8686</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 100 men<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; Emergency clothing;  <strong>Spanish: </strong>medical care; day programs; some lockers; dinner &amp;  snacks.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Curfew: Last bus about  midnight<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Holy Family Shelter </strong><br />
1 Lingard St.<br />
Dorchester, MA  02125<br />
617-445-8461<br />
Capacity: 65 Men<br />
Length of Stay: 6-8 months</p>
<p><strong>Services:</strong> Counseling (required); some Spanish; handicap  accessible; 3 meals a day; medical clinic<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 6  months sobriety; physically &amp; mentally stable; men  only.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Application process via Pine Street Pine St.  (617-482-4944).</p>
<p><strong>Long Island Shelter </strong><br />
Tobin Building, Boston Harbor<br />
PO  Box 158<br />
Boston, MA 02122<br />
(617) 534-2526/ intake: 617-534-7101</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 414 men<br />
<strong>Length of Stay: </strong>Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; clothing; handicap  accessible; medical care; day program; transportation; food; clinic; storage  facility (lockers).<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Men over 18; 8pm  curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans </strong><br />
17 Court  Street<br />
Boston, MA 02108<br />
(617) 248-9400</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>250 men, 16 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day;  clothing; handicap accessible; medical care eye and dental; day programs;  transportation; storage facilities; Spanish; advocacy<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety; Served in military<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>Pilgrim Church Shelter </strong><br />
540 Columbia Rd.<br />
Dorchester,  MA 02125<br />
617 436-2588</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>80 men<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> No  limit<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; Counseling; 2 meals; nurse;  Referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Closed  6am-4pm<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Pine Street Inn -Women&#8217;s Inn</strong><br />
363 Albany Street<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
(617) 521-7189</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 70 women; 40 transitional<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 2 meals/day;  Spanish; handicap accessible; medical clinic; storage facilities (lockers);  emergency clothing; washing machines<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Women  only; 8:30pm curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self (submit name for daily  lottery from 2:30-3:45pm)</p>
<p><strong>Pine Street Inn &#8211; Men&#8217;s Unit </strong><br />
444 Harrison Ave.<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
(617) 482-4944</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>290<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day nov.1-april 1;  clothing; Spanish; medical clinic; day programs; limited transportation; some  lockers.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Men  only<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>St. Patrick&#8217;s Shelter </strong><br />
270 Washington St.<br />
Somerville,  MA 02143<br />
(617) 628-3015</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 35<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Variable<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy/counseling by referral/medical  by referral; 2 meals/day; small lockers.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Women; sobriety; out by 7:30 am<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self. Must be at  pick up site at 19 Brookline St. at 4pm.</p>
<p><strong>Rosie&#8217;s Place </strong><br />
889 Harrison Ave.<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
(617) 442-9322</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>20 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 14  nights then evaluation for extension<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3  meals/day; clothing; Spanish; handicap accessible; nurse &amp; doctor once/week;  day programs; workshops; storage facilities (lockers); mail service; showers and  laundry.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober women; 18+ years old; 9pm  curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Salvation Army Cambridge Shelter </strong><br />
402 Mass. Ave.<br />
Cambridge, MA 02139<br />
(617) 547-3400</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 40 men<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 4 days  in/4 days out<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day; clothing;  Spanish; handicap accessible; medical clinic; day  programs.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober men 18+ years; 7pm  curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Santa Maria </strong><br />
11 Waltham Street<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
(617) 423-4366</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 10 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 7  nights a month.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Breakfast and snacks; clothing;  access to translations<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober women; Open  7pm-8am; 1 Opm curfew.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Another shelter; social  worker; SSA</p>
<p><strong>Shelter Inc &#8211; Cambridge Shelter </strong><br />
109 School Street<br />
Cambridge, MA 02139<br />
(617) 547-1885</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 15 men 6 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 3 days (some extensions)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day  on weekends; clothing; Spanish; day programs; storage  facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety; 18+ years old; 10pm  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Agencies case manager</p>
<p><strong>Women Unit Shelter </strong><br />
363 Albany St.<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
617 482-9444</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 10 women<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> No  limit<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish, Chinese; Counseling; 2 meals;  medical clinic; some clothing; referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Information not available<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Shattuck Shelter at Shattuck Hospital </strong><br />
170 Morton  St.<br />
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130<br />
(617) 522-8110</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>165 men, 20 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day;  clothing clinic; Spanish Haitian, Portuguese; handicap accessible; medical care;  day programs; transportation; storage facilities  (lockers).<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 18+ years; 10 pm  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self walk in for emergency shelter 18+ or  organization for transition.</p>
<p><strong>United Homes Adult Shelter </strong><br />
540 Columbia Road<br />
Dorchester, MA 02125<br />
(617) 265-4515</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 88 men in summer; 142 men in  winter<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; dinner + breakfast provided; clothing  in emergencies; Creole, Cape Verdian, Spanish; medical care clinic;  transportation; advocating.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Men; 18+ years;  last van 8:30pm (Must be transported by van)<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self  referral</p>
<p><strong>Woods Mullen Shelter </strong><br />
784 Rear Mass. Ave.<br />
Boston, MA  02119<br />
617 534-7100</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>300 men; 37 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> No limit<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling,  nurse + referral; 3 meals/day; clothing; Spanish; medical care; transportation.  Restrictions: Information not available. Referral: Self</p>
<p><strong> FAMILY SHELTERS IN GREATER BOSTON</strong></p>
<p><strong>Boston Family Shelter </strong><br />
656 Mass Ave.<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
617-267-8081</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 10  (9 EA, 1 collaborative room)<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; 8pm  curfew.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Information &amp; referral; 3 meals/day;  counseling; clothing if available; Spanish; advocacy; housing search.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> DTA for EA beds; Travelers Aid.Society for  collaborative bed</p>
<p><strong>Cambridge YWCA Emergency<br />
Family Shelter </strong><br />
7 Temple / 3  Bigelow<br />
Cambridge, MA .<br />
617- 491-6050</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>10 (2  locations)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; referral; Spanish; Haitian;  Bengali; some clothing; counseling<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No male  children over 12<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Casa Nueva Vida</strong><br />
53 Glen Road<br />
PO Box 2115<br />
Jamaica  Plain, MA 02130<br />
617-524-6332</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 8<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; Spanish; counseling; some clothing;  Education &amp; English classes; workshops.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Women and children only, 9pm curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>Crossroads Family Shelter</strong><br />
56 Havre Street<br />
East Boston, MA  02128<br />
617-567-5926</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 12<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; community kitchen;  clothing; Spanish &amp; French; nurse; day program; transportation; 3 meals;  workshops<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No drug or alcoholic use; 9:30 pm  curfew on weekdays, 11 pm on weekends<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> DTA for EA  beds; Travelers Aid Society for community room</p>
<p><strong>Bridge House </strong><br />
24 Baker Street<br />
Lynn, MA 01902<br />
781-593-3898</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 11<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; 3 meals/day;  clothing; medical care; day program; parenting &amp; support groups;  transportation<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Children&#8217;s Services of Roxbury </strong><br />
504 Dudley  Street<br />
Roxbury, MA.02119<br />
617-445-6655</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 50  (scattered site)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; food pantry; Spanish,  Sign language, Haitian Creole; clothing; education  programs.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Minimum 6 months sobriety; no  history of violent behavior; no head of household under  19<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Crittenton Hastings House</strong><br />
10 Perthshire Road<br />
Brighton,  MA 02135<br />
617-782-7600</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 9  congregate, 14 scattered site, 15 transitional<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; 3meals/day; clothing if available; Spanish,  Haitian/Creole; handicap accessibility; van transportation (to jobs).<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>No drug or alcohol use; curfews  vary<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible, travelers aid for  transitional</p>
<p><strong>Cross Street Family Shelter</strong><br />
59 Cross Street<br />
RO. Box  440436<br />
Somerville, MA 02144<br />
617-776-6661</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 5  Families<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; 3 communal meals (families  cook);clothing if available; Spanish &amp; Creole; access to medical care  (nearby clinic)<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Families in Transition</strong><br />
316 Huntington Ave.<br />
Boston,  MA 02115<br />
617-927-8290</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>22<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; dinner only; Spanish;  handicap accessibility; medical care through Health Care for the Homeless;  public transportation.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Family House Shelter </strong><br />
250-252 Columbia Road<br />
Dorchester, MA 02121<br />
617-541-2731</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 20<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; Portuguese+ French;  3meals/day + 1 snack; clothing if available; medical care through Health Care  for the Homeless<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No drug or alcohol  use<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership </strong><br />
569 Columbus  Ave.<br />
Boston, MA 02118<br />
617-859-0400</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>60  families (scaftered-site)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling;  Spanish; Vietnamese; French-Creole; Portuguese; transportation for housing  search.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> n/a<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> DTA</p>
<p><strong>Nazareth House </strong><br />
91 Regent Street<br />
Roxbury, MA 02119  .<br />
617-541-0100</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>8-10 families<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling;  meals; transportation<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> At least one family  member must be HIV positive; women + children only, no males over 16 years old;  30 days clear + sober; 2 yr limit;<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Queen of Peace </strong><br />
401 Quincy Street<br />
Boston, MA 02125<br />
617-288-4182</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>11 beds<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>11 beds<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Dinner + breakfast; nurse visit  once/week; clothing if available; 3 week stay; women &amp; children (boys under  5)<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>not heavy on meds, drugs or alcohol; in at  4prn &amp; out by 9am<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>Millennium House </strong><br />
16 Mayfair St.<br />
Roxbury, MA 02119<br />
617-438-0081</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 4<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Spanish, advocacy,  clothing<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Boys up to 16<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>DTA</p>
<p><strong>Project Hope </strong><br />
45 Magnolia Street<br />
Dorchester, MA 02125<br />
617-442-1880</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 2<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 8<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; cook own meals; referrals; clothing  if available; Spanish; handicap accessible; visiting nurse; day  program.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety- no history of drug  addiction or battered women; generally no males over 14 yrs, but male children  decided on case by case basis.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; self  for community beds.</p>
<p><strong>Re-Vision House </strong><br />
38 Fabyan Street<br />
Dorcester, MA 02124<br />
617-825-8642</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 22<br />
<strong>Services</strong>: Advocacy; counseling; community kitchen +  pantry; French Creole; Spanish; handicap accessibility; medical care through  Health Care for Homeless; transportation; storage  facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety (random drug testing);  all children 5 or under must be in for mealtime; women + children  only<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Roxbury Family Shelter </strong><br />
(Salvation Army)<br />
23 Vernon  Street<br />
Roxbury, MA 02119<br />
617-427-6700</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 5<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; community kitchen;  clothing by referral; Spanish; access to medical care; after school program for  children; transportation to medical; limited storage  facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> If married then couple  accepted<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Margaret&#8217;s House </strong><br />
90 Cushing Ave.<br />
Dorchester, MA  02125<br />
617-436-3944 (hotline)<br />
Intake center 617-436-8600</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 32<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; referral; clothing;  prenatal care; onsite nurse.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Women + children  only; must be pregnant or parenting; boys up to 12  yrs<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>SPIN (Serving People In Need) </strong><br />
248 S. Common<br />
Lynn, MA  01905<br />
781-598-9417</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0 (will make referrals, have drop in  center)<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 24<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; food by referral; clothing if available;  Spanish; not handicap accessible but will be soon; medical care by referral;  transportation for housing appointments and emergencies only.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>Tri-City Family Shelter </strong><br />
<strong>254 Broadway </strong><br />
Malden, MA 02148<br />
781-324-1303 (site #)<br />
<strong>350 Cross  St.</strong><br />
Malden, MA 02148<br />
781 322-9119 (main #)</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 54<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; referral for counseling; cook own  food; clothing; Spanish; access to medical care; workshops + support groups;  transportation to housing appointments only.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety; not active substance abuse<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>St. Ambrose Family Inn </strong><br />
25 Leonard Street<br />
Dorchester,  MA 02122<br />
617-288-7675</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 11<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; food  provided; clothing if available; Spanish; Haitian/Creole; access to medical  care; after school program for children; transportation for housing  only.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No males over 17 except married  couples<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Sojourner House </strong><br />
85 Rockland Street<br />
Roxbury, MA 02119<br />
617-442-0590</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>3 (90 day max. stay, re-contract every 30  days)<br />
<strong>Total Capacity</strong><strong>:</strong> 9<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; food pantry; clothing;  Spanish, Haitian Creole; handicap accessibility; medical care through Health  Care for the Homeless; day program; transportation for housing appointments  only.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible; Self or travelers Aid for community beds.</p>
<p><strong>Temporary Home for Women and Children</strong><br />
41 New Chardon Street<br />
Boston, MA 02114<br />
617-720-3611</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 15<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling; 3meals/day; limited  Spanish; handicap accessible; medical care day program; transportation; clothing  if available.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Non-EA eligible; women +  children only; no drugs or alcohol; income  restriction<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Any social services agency;  DSS</p>
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<p><strong>DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASS<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>A Safe Place </strong><br />
P.O. Box 3231<br />
Nantucket, MA 02584<br />
508-228-0561<br />
508-228-2111 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children.<br />
Capacity:  Up to 5 beds in safe houses.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 2  nights.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Handicap accessible, advocacy, counseling,  food, American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Spanish,  Swedish.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, other agencies.</p>
<p><strong>New Bedford Women&#8217;s Center </strong><br />
252 County St.<br />
New  Bedford, MA 02740<br />
508-996-3343<br />
508-999-6636 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children (boys to  12).<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 3 families, 3 single women.<br />
<strong>Length  of Stay:</strong> Up to 90 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy,  counseling, food, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, must be substance abuse  clean.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Our Sisters Place </strong><br />
P.O. Box 4236<br />
Fall River, MA 02723<br />
508-677-0224 (24 hours)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children (fleeing  partner);<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 20 beds (6 women and 15  children).<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Up to 3  months.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Handicap accessible, advocacy, referral,  food, clothing, counseling.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self, other  agencies.</p>
<p><strong>D.O.V.E. </strong><br />
P.O. Box 690267<br />
Quincy, MA 02269<br />
617-471-5087<br />
617-471-1234 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients: </strong>Battered Women and their children (boys to  10).<br />
<strong>Capacity: </strong>20 beds.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 90 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, referral, food,  clothing, Spanish.<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self (through  hotline).</p>
<p><strong>New Hope </strong><br />
P.O. Box 4100<br />
Attleboro, MA 02703<br />
508-226-4015<br />
1-800-323-4673 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their  children.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 2 shelters (25 beds, 6  cribs).<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 10 week program, 90 day maximum  stay.<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy, counseling, referral, food,  clothing, Spanish, Portuguese.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>Womansplace </strong><br />
P.O. Box 4206<br />
Brockton, MA 02403<br />
508-588-2045<br />
508-588-8255 (Hotline)</p>
<p><strong>Clients:</strong> Battered women and their children (boys to 17),  must be from different town.<br />
<strong>Capacity:</strong> 10  beds.<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> 90 days.<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy, counseling, referral, clothing, 3 meals, Spanish,  Creole<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self.</p>
<p><strong>SHELTERS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTEASTERN MASS<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Anchor Inn </strong><br />
P.O. Box 240<br />
North Quincy, MA 02171<br />
617 328-5380</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>240 men<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> No  limit Restrictions: Sober<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish, Haitian Creole,  advocacy, counseling, 3 meals, medical care, clothing provided, referrals<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Mainspring House &#8211; Brockton Coalition for the Homeless </strong><br />
54 N. Main Street<br />
Brockton, MA 02301<br />
(508) 587-5441</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 47 men, 18 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Variable<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Substance abuse  counseling; 3 meals/day; clothing; handicapped accessible; medical care by  referral; day programs; transportation; advocacy; Portuguese + Spanish; Wed.  1Oam-12pm soup kitchen at shelter; nearby food  pantries.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Must be sobriety upon entry; in by  7pm/out by 7am<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self; agencies</p>
<p><strong>Noah Shelter </strong><br />
77 Winter Street<br />
Hyannis, MA  02601<br />
(508) 778-5255</p>
<p><strong>Capacity: </strong>50 (35 men + 15 women)<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services</strong>: Advocacy; counseling; 2  meals/day; clothing in emergencies; handicap accessible; medical care; food  pantry nearby.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Over 18; 11 pm  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self: (First come, first served) lottery  for men at 4pm</p>
<p><strong>Father Bill&#8217;s Place </strong><br />
38 Broad St.<br />
Quincy, MA 02169<br />
(617) 770-3314</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 60 men 25 women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 3 meals/day;  limited clothing; medical care; nurse 5 days/ week; transportation only in  emergencies.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; curfew (4:30pm for  one-night stays, 11 pm for long- term guests)<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self</p>
<p><strong>Market Ministries </strong><br />
60 Eighth Street<br />
New Bedford, MA  02740<br />
(508) 997-3202</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 24 (will refer women or place in  motel/hotel)<br />
<strong>Length of Stay:</strong> Unlimited<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; 2 meals/day; clothing; Cape  Verdian &amp; Portuguese; medical care by referral; storage  facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Men over 18; 8:45 pm  curfew<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Self or social service agency</p>
<p><strong>Samaritan House </strong><br />
59 Ingall St.<br />
Taunton, MA 02780<br />
508 824-6497</p>
<p><strong>Capacity:</strong> 21 beds, men and women<br />
<strong>Length of  Stay:</strong> 90 days<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy, counseling, 2  meals &amp; snack, nearby soup kitchen, nurse, some clothing,  referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sober<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>Self</p>
<p><strong>SHELTERS FOR FAMILIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MASS<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Carolina Hill Shelter </strong><br />
728 Main Street<br />
Marshfield, MA  02050<br />
781-837-1377</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 16<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; 3 meals/day;  clothing if available; handicap accessibility; access to; referred medical care;  visiting nurse; day program; limited storage.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; no children over 18<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Conway House </strong><br />
(Brockton Coalition for the Homeless)<br />
14 E. Grove Street<br />
Middleboro, MA 02346<br />
508-946-8505<br />
(offices at  Main Spring house- 508-587-5441)</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 13<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling by referral; emergency  food, community kitchen; clothing if necessary; handicap accessibility; medical  care nearby; day program; transportation.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety, women and children only<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>Faith Home Share &#8211; Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore </strong><br />
8 Driftway<br />
N. Weymouth, MA 02191<br />
781-340-1604</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 15<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; pantry;  transportation for emergencies<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> 6 months  verified sobriety; parents 18+<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Family Resource Center </strong><br />
11 Peck Street<br />
Attleboro, MA  02703<br />
508-226-5722</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 7  (limited # of families w/fathers)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy;  counseling; budgeting; 3 meals + snacks; clothing; medical clinic;  transportation; storage.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober on premises; 17  max. age for males; parents must be 18+<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>Carriage House </strong><br />
294 Old Main Road<br />
N. Falmouth, MA  02556<br />
508-564-6485</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 8-9  (One double room)<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; 3 meals a  day; clothing if available; access to Spanish translators; handicap  accessibility; medical care; day program; transportation to medical  appointments; storage facilities.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober upon  entry, no males over 12<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>David Jon Louison Child Center </strong><br />
137 Newbury Street<br />
Brockton, MA  02301<br />
508-584-431</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 16<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Advocacy; counseling; food pantry when  necessary; clothing if necessary; Spanish, Haitian Creole; Portuguese, handicap  accessibility; access to medical care; day program; transportation for housing  appointments only.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober on  premises<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; self or mayor&#8217;s office for  community room</p>
<p><strong>Fall River Family Resource Center </strong><br />
177 Rockland St.<br />
Fall River, MA 02723<br />
508 679-2000</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms: </strong>0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 7<br />
<strong>Services: </strong>Spanish, advocacy, 3 meals, referrals for  medical care, clothing and housing<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> No domestic  violence families<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> DTA</p>
<p><strong>Harbour House </strong><br />
100 North Front St.<br />
New Bedford, MA  02740<br />
508 997-0475</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>14<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Spanish, Counseling, 3 meals, some  clothing; nearby medical clinic referrals<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober<br />
Referral: DTA</p>
<p><strong>Life Center Family Shelter </strong><br />
400 Bearses Way<br />
Hyannis,  MA 02601<br />
508-771-5400</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 7<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling; cooking facilities;  clothing; Spanish, Portuguese, sign language; handicap  accessibility.<br />
<strong>Restrictions: </strong>Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Pilgrim&#8217;s Hope </strong><br />
149 Bishop&#8217;s Highway<br />
Kingston, MA 02364<br />
781  -582-2010</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 10  families<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; referral; some clothing;  childcare; day program; handicap accessibility; counseling; transportation for  housing, medical appointments; food pantry<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Over 18<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA eligible; Self, community for comm.  room</p>
<p><strong>Sisters of Charity </strong><br />
556 County Street<br />
New Bedford, MA 02740<br />
508-997-7347</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 5<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 5<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Food &amp;  clothing<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> In by 4 pm; out by 9 pm; no boys over  age 5; 3 week time limit; no drugs or alcohol; women &amp; children  only.<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> Social service agency; Self.</p>
<p><strong>Mary Martha Learning Center </strong><br />
1045 Main Street<br />
Hingham, MA 02043<br />
781-749-5441</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 10,  20 beds in all<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral;  emergency food; clothing if available; Spanish; handicap accessible; access to  medical care access; day program; limited  storage.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sobriety; mothers must be over 18;  children up to age 5; no severe mental illness<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA  eligible</p>
<p><strong>Residential Care </strong><br />
177 Rockland Street<br />
Fall River, MA  02724<br />
508-679-2109</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity: </strong>7  families<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Counseling; advocacy; 3  meals.<br />
<strong>Restrictions:</strong> Sober on premises<br />
<strong>Referral: </strong>EA eligible</p>
<p><strong>Tenancy and Independence Program (TIP) </strong><br />
460 West Main St.<br />
P.O. Box 237<br />
Hyannis, MA 02601<br />
508-778-7500</p>
<p><strong>Community Rooms:</strong> 0<br />
<strong>Total Capacity:</strong> 25<br />
<strong>Services:</strong> Advocacy; counseling by referral; clothing by  referral; medical care by referral; day program (work shops); limited  transportation.<br />
Restrictions: Sobriety<br />
<strong>Referral:</strong> EA  eligible</p>
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		<title>College Scholarship Links</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.collegescholarships.org www.fundsnetservices.com www.thetalbotsinc.com www.scholarshipamerica.org www.wispinc.org www.peointernational.org www.aie.org www.rankinfoundation.org www.lindalaelmiller.com www.raisethenation.org www.careersandcolleges.com www.findtuition.com www.gfwcma.org www.c.fsema.org]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.collegescholarships.org">www.collegescholarships.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fundsnetservices.com">www.fundsnetservices.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thetalbotsinc.com">www.thetalbotsinc.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.scholarshipamerica.org">www.scholarshipamerica.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wispinc.org">www.wispinc.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.peointernational.org">www.peointernational.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.aie.org">www.aie.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.rankinfoundation.org">www.rankinfoundation.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lindalaelmiller.com">www.lindalaelmiller.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.raisethenation.org">www.raisethenation.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.careersandcolleges.com">www.careersandcolleges.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.findtuition.com">www.findtuition.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gfwcma.org">www.gfwcma.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.c.fsema.org">www.c.fsema.org</a></p>
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		<title>Non-Traditional Women&#8217;s College Programs</title>
		<link>http://recoverywithoutwalls.org/2010/02/non-traditional-womens-colleges/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smith College- Northampton, MA  Ada Comstock Scholars Program Wellesley College- Wellesley, MA  Davis Degree Program Mount Holyoke- South Hadley, MA  Frances Perkins Program Simmons College- Boston, MA  Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars Program Bay Path College- Longmeadow, MA  One-Day-A-Week Saturday Program Barnard College- New York, NY  Barnard Opportunity Program Bryn Mawr- Bryn Mawr, PA  The McBride [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smith College- Northampton, MA  <a href="http://www.smith.edu/admission/ada.php">Ada Comstock Scholars Program</a></p>
<p>Wellesley College- Wellesley, MA  <a href="http://www.wellesley.edu/NSP/">Davis Degree Program</a></p>
<p>Mount Holyoke- South Hadley, MA  <a href="http://www.mtholyoke.edu/fp/index.shtml">Frances Perkins Program</a></p>
<p>Simmons College- Boston, MA  <a href="http://www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/dix/">Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars Program</a></p>
<p>Bay Path College- Longmeadow, MA  <a href="http://www.baypath.edu/OneDayCollege.aspx">One-Day-A-Week Saturday Program</a></p>
<p>Barnard College- New York, NY  <a href="http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/HEOP/bop_history.html">Barnard Opportunity Program</a></p>
<p>Bryn Mawr- Bryn Mawr, PA  <a href="http://www.brynmawr.edu/mcbride/">The McBride Scholars Program</a></p>
<p>Carlow University- Pittsburgh, PA  <a href="http://adc.carlow.edu/adc-history/index.html">Adult Degree Center</a></p>
<p>Cedar Crest College- Allentown, PA  <a href="http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/lifelong/index.shtm">The Center for Lifelong Learning</a></p>
<p>Chatham University- Pittsburgh, PA  <a href="http://www.chatham.edu/edenhall/enterprise.cfm">Enterprise Program for Women</a></p>
<p>The College of New Rochelle- New Rochelle, NY  <a href="http://www.cnr.edu/schoolofnewresources/AboutSNR">School of New Resources</a></p>
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		<title>Scholarships</title>
		<link>http://recoverywithoutwalls.org/2010/02/scholarships/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[College Scholarships.org (click on non-traditional) Fundsnet Services Online The Talbots, Inc.com Scholarship America Women&#8217;s Independence Scholarship Program Peo International Aie.org/scholarships (Pauline M. Alt re-entry scholarship) Jeanette Rankin Women&#8217;s Scholarship Fund Linda Lael Miller&#8217;s Scholarships Raise the Nation Scholarships CareersandColleges.com FindTuition.com Mayer Foundation General Federation of Women&#8217;s Clubs of Massachusetts Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.collegescholarships.org">College Scholarships.org</a> (click on non-traditional)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fundsnetservices.com/searchresult.php?sbcat_id=24">Fundsnet Services Online</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.talbotsinc.com/brands/talbots/charitable/WomenEligibility.asp">The Talbots, Inc.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://scholarshipamerica.org/">Scholarship America</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wispinc.org">Women&#8217;s Independence Scholarship Program</a></p>
<p><a href="http://peointernational.com/?epl=03780082VGsLXARcAwJRB0QHVwgHWg9aB1oGCEcEDlxbTF1GXwRBXQ1WWAkdVw5dRARXCjlBBFIDRQZHCkcVRggJCgIGVAcNVw4IQ1xGCFc9EVkLDQ5HWglDPFdbDgJeUFwFElQLQUYNSEBYAxpUAlNUDUMSVhJAOV4HCAdHDkVBBVdaFxVaRBdWXQBBCQ5WBEVTEjlBAFoNClITRAQAR1ZQZ0ReFghEDUhMCVJGPl0DClY6ClIPUA9ZBBNTBBJcUlZnXVVYAgZWHloER1EGXxAaBQcTQAhaA0QQE1wEGEJaSlxrQgpARgFdBAFAWxFEUTwIQxVfCFcDaApRClFHRlBZSldZOkFNEl0ECVpaChYDD1QKEWwGWwlQD1BoCxIIBQ&amp;query=scholarships">Peo International</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.aie.org/scholarships/">Aie.org/scholarships (Pauline M. Alt re-entry scholarship)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://raisethenation.org/index.cfm?fa=scholarship.grants">Jeanette Rankin Women&#8217;s Scholarship Fund</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.lindalaelmiller.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp">Linda Lael Miller&#8217;s Scholarships</a></p>
<p><a href="http://raisethenation.org/index.cfm?fa=scholarship.grants">Raise the Nation Scholarships</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.careersandcolleges.com">CareersandColleges.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.FindTuition.com">FindTuition.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mayerfoundation.org/">Mayer Foundation</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.Gfwcma.org">General Federation of Women&#8217;s Clubs of Massachusetts</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.Cfsema.org">Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts</a></p>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Treatment Centers in Massachusetts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MASSACHUSETTS AdCare Hospital     1-800-ALCOHOL; Worcester, Massachusetts. (Men, Women and Adolescents). Inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment at hospital facility. Outpatient services at clinics throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. www.adcare.com Arbor Fuller Hospital  617-390-1320; Attleboro, Massachusetts. (Men, Woman &#38; Adolescents). Hospital detox, substance abuse, and dual-diagnosis treatment. www.arbourhealth.com Bournewood Health Systems    617-469-0300;Brookline &#38; [...]]]></description>
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<p>AdCare Hospital     1-800-ALCOHOL; Worcester, Massachusetts. (Men, Women and Adolescents). Inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment at hospital facility. Outpatient services at clinics throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.<a href="http://adcare.com/"> www.adcare.com</a></p>
<p>Arbor Fuller Hospital  617-390-1320; Attleboro, Massachusetts. (Men, Woman &amp; Adolescents). Hospital detox, substance abuse, and dual-diagnosis treatment. <a href="http://www.arbourhospital.com">www.arbourhealth.com</a></p>
<p>Bournewood Health Systems    617-469-0300;Brookline &amp; Woburn, Massachusetts. (Men, Women, and Adolescents). Inpatient and outpatient  psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. <a href="http://bournewood.com/">www.bournewood.com</a></p>
<p>Bridge to Recovery Detoxification  617-471-9600; North Quincy, Massachusetts. (Men &amp; Women). Detox, Methadone detox, residential long term substance abuse treatment. <a href="http://www.baycove.org">www.baycove.org</a>.</p>
<p>Brockton Addiction Treatment Center  508-584-9210; Brockton, Massachusetts. (Men, Women, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, persons with HIV/AIDS). Methadone Detox, substance abuse treatment hospital inpatient and short-term treatment. <a href="http://www.hptc.org">www.hptc.org</a>.</p>
<p>CAB Boston Treatment Center   617-247-1001; Boston, Massachusetts. (Woman and pregnant &amp; postpartum women). Hospital inpatient substance abuse treatment, detox, methadone detox. <a href="http://www.cabhealth.org">www.cabhealth.org</a></p>
<p>Community Care Services  508-222-7525; Attleboro, Massachusetts. (Adolescents). Residential treatment centers for substance abuse, mental illness, and persons with HIV/AIDS.</p>
<p>Dimmock Community Health Center  617-442-8800 x1392; Roxbury, Massachusetts. (Men, Women, HIV/AIDS, pregnant/postpardum women, criminal justice clients). Persons with co-occuring mental and substance abuse disorders. Detox, methadone detox, hospital inpatient. <a href="http://www.dimock.org">www.dimock.org</a>.</p>
<p>Entre Familia/Boston Public Health Commision  617-534-2922; Mattapan, Massachusetts. (Women, Pregnant/postpardum Women, Residential beds for clients children). Residential long term treatment for substance abuse, dual diagnosis treatment,  Spanish speaking. <a href="http://www.bphc.org">www.bphc.org</a>.</p>
<p>Faulkner Hospital Addiction Recovery Program  617-983-7711; (Men &amp; Women). Detox, Buprenorphine Services.  Treatment for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. Hospital inpatient, day treatment and outpatient substance abuse treatment. <a href="http://www.partners.org">www.partners.org</a>.</p>
<p>Gavin Foundation Inc, Cushing House. 617-269-2933; South Boston, Massachusetts. (Men, Women &amp; Adolescents). Residential long-term substance abuse treatment.<a href="http://www.gavinfoundation.org">www.gavinfoundation.org</a>.</p>
<p>Gosnold on Cape Cod    1-800-444-1554;Falmouth, Massachusetts. (Adult Men &amp; Women).  Medical detox and stabilization, inpatient rehabilitation, residential treatment and outpatient treatment. <a href="http://gosnold.org/"> www.gosnold.org</a></p>
<p>High Point Treatment Center, Inc.    508-997-0475; Plymouth &amp; New Bedford, Massachusetts.  (Men &amp; Women). Residential programs, inpatient psychiatric unit, dual diagnosis, batterer&#8217;s intervention program, and outpatient services.    <a href="http://hptc.org/">www.hptc.org</a></p>
<p>HRDI, First Womens Circle Program  617-265-2830; Somerville, Massachusetts. (Women only).Residential long-term substance abuse treatment. <a href="http://www.hrdi.org">www.hrdi.org</a>.</p>
<p>NORCAP Lodge  508-543-1873; Foxboro,Massachusetts. (Men &amp; Women). Detox, inpatient hospital care and outpatient treatment, mental health services, discharge and aftercare planning.<strong><a href="http://www.caritasgoodsam.org">www.caritasgoodsam.org</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Saint Elizabeth Comprehensive Addiction Program  617-789-2574; Brighton, Massachusetts. (Men, Women, and Seniors). Hospital inpatient detox and outpatient treatment for persons with co-ocurring mental and substance abuse disorders. <a href="http://www.caritaschristi.org">www.caritaschristi.org</a>.</p>
<p>Salvation Army Harbor Light Center  617-536-7469; Boston, Massachusetts. (Men &amp; Women). Residential long-term and outpatient substance abuse treatment. <a href="http://www.salvationsrmy.org">www.salvationsrmy.org</a>.</p>
<p>Spectrum Health Services,Inc.  508-792-5400; Westboro, Massachusetts. (Men, Women &amp; Adolescents). Detox, Transitional Support Services, short and long term residential, mental health services, opiate treatment ans outpatient services. <a href="http://www.spectrumhealthsystems.org">www.spectrumhealthsystems.org</a>.</p>
<p>Westbridge Community Services    603-634-4446; Manchester,New Hampshire and Medford, Massachusetts (Men &amp; Women). Residential program that provides treatment for individuals and their families that live with both mental illness and substance abuse issues.   <a href="http://westbridge.org/">www.westbridge.org</a></p>
<p>Westwood Lodge Hospital  781-762-7764; Westwood, Massachusetts. ( Men, Women,Children &amp; Adolescents). Detox, beprenorphine services, dual diagnosis treatment, inpatient and partial hospitalizatin for children, adolescents and adults. <a href="http://www.arbourhealth.com">www.arbourhealth.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Community Health Center of Cape Cod</title>
		<link>http://recoverywithoutwalls.org/2010/02/community-health-center-of-cape-cod/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Community Health Center of Cape Cod is a provider of primary health services. It functions like a doctor’s office, offering check-ups and case management for chronic conditions as well as dental, behavioral health and family planning services. Community health centers care for all patients, regardless of ability to pay. Visit the site »]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Community Health Center of Cape Cod is a provider of primary health services. It functions like a doctor’s office, offering check-ups and case management for chronic conditions as well as dental, behavioral health and family planning services. Community health centers care for all patients, regardless of ability to pay.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.chcofcapecod.org/about.html" target="_blank">Visit the site »</a></p>
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