Emergency Assistance - Somerville Homeless Coalition

Are you or someone you know currently experiencing homelessness?

If you or someone you know is in need of emergency housing, food assistance, or other emergency resources, please refer to the list of available resources below. You may also call our office at (617)-623-6111 for further assistance.

Search for shelters in Massachusetts here.
Apply for assistance with the Department of Housing

Other Resources:

Cambridge Multi Service Center – (617)-349-6340
City of Somerville LGBTQIA Programs and Services Directory
Cambridge Resource Directory
Somerville and Arlington-Resource Guide
ACCESS Needle Exchange – (857)-313-6800

Direct Assistance for Families

If your family, or a family you know, is currently experiencing homelessness, please refer to the resources below.

Apply for housing through the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Access information through the Massachusetts Emergency Housing Assistance for Families

For other useful resources, use this link

Direct Assistance for Individuals

If you are an individual experiencing homelessness, please refer to the resources below.

CASPAR Emergency Care Center – (617)-661-0600
FirstStep Outreach – (617)-592-6895
Bridge Over Troubled Waters – (617)-423-9575

Somerville Homeless Coalition’s Adult Shelter – Turnover at our Adult Shelter is low and capacity is limited, as we work with clients until they are housed and supported. Please be patient and call consistently to work towards receiving a spot at the shelter, (617) 623-2546.

Domestic Violence Services

Massachusetts Domestic Violence Resources

SafeLink 24/7 Hotline: (877) 785-2020

SafeLink Resources & Information

RESPOND, Inc.
PO Box 555
Somerville, MA 02143

Hotline 9AM to 5PM, Monday – Friday: (617) 623-5900

FREE Community Meals

Click here for all local community meals

Monday Night Meal: every Monday, 4:30 – 5:30 PM at First Congregational Church of Somerville, 89 College Avenue Somerville, MA. Meals are not held on Monday holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day etc. Open to non-Somerville residents. Map & Directions

Come to the Table: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 5-7 PM at Connexion Church, 149 Broadway, Somerville, MA. Open to non-Somerville residents. Map & Directions

Emergency Food Pantries

Somerville Homeless Coalition has an emergency food pantry, located at the 1 Davis Square office. We have limited shelf-stable items. Please call 617-623-6111 or come into the office for assistance.

Additional Food Pantries: