Bristol County:
For individuals in need of shelter, simply call the shelter directly:
Sister Rose House (men)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River
71 Division Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
508.997.3202
Grace House (women)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River
2 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02744
774.628.9743
Domestic Violence
New Bedford Women’s Center
Confidentially Located Shelter
New Bedford, MA
508.999.6636
Youth and Young Adult Program
(unaccompanied youth ages 18-24)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River
Scattered Site Housing
New Bedford, MA
508.997.3202
Families:
Massachusetts is a “right to shelter” state. This means for families (meaning those who are pregnant or have children under 21 years old) in need of shelter, you must call the MA Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities through the Department of Transitional Assistance: 866-584-0653, 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
A call center representative will record your contact information and refer you to a Homeless Coordinator if you want to apply. The Homeless Coordinator will help you complete your application and see if you are eligible.
Coordinated Entry:
New Bedford’s Coordinated Entry System works to connect individuals who are experiencing homelessness outside or in a place not meant for human habitation (such as in a car, tent or abandoned building) or are fleeing/attempting to flee a domestic violence situation to services.
Coordinated Entry will work to connect households to any housing opportunity that is available.
Please call Coordinated Entry at
508.501.0900
Email Coordinated Entry at
[email protected]
Plymouth County:
Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless
781-582-2010
The Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, guided by a dedication to social justice and compassion,
strives to nurture and empower families and individuals seeking basic needs assistance by providing the shelter, food, and educational resources necessary to reach their potential and independence.
Plymouth Taskforce to End Homelessness
(508) 367-0516
Our primary focus is finding permanent housing solutions for our neighbors in need, identifying and accessing the supportive services necessary for their success and, when all else fails, providing emergency shelter.