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Housing Families’ family shelter is a referral only program through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), meaning that families are placed in our shelter by DHCD. We serve clients in the Greater Boston area, mainly in the Cities of Malden, Medford, Everett, Chelsea, and Revere.

If you need help with rental assistance or free legal assistance relating to housing or eviction, please contact our Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program hotline at (781) 322-9119 x146.

At Housing Families, your safety and privacy are of the utmost importance to us. Please call us at (781) 322-9119 for assistance or fill out the form below so that a member of our team may contact you. If you require immediate help with shelter, please contact the Massachusetts Emergency Housing Assistance Resource at (866) 584-0653

What We Do

Housing

Housing is at our core. Whether emergency shelter or affordable housing, our team is here to help everyone navigate accessing stable housing.

Legal Services

Housing is at our core. Whether emergency shelter or affordable housing, our team is here to help everyone navigate accessing stable housing.

Youth & Family

To build skills and confidence at all ages, Housing Families provides tutoring, after school programs and summer camps.

Mental Health & Wellness

To address wellness, we provide trauma support through counseling, therapy, and support groups for all ages, and offer clients free access to culturally relevant and nutritious food.

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      What We Do

      Housing

      Housing is at our core. Whether emergency shelter or affordable housing, our team is here to help everyone navigate accessing stable housing.

      Youth & Family

      To build skills and confidence at all ages, Housing Families provides tutoring, after school programs and summer camps.

      Legal Services

      Housing is at our core. Whether emergency shelter or affordable housing, our team is here to help everyone navigate accessing stable housing.

      Mental Health & Wellness

      To address wellness, we provide we provide trauma support through counseling, therapy, and support groups for all ages, and offer clients free access to culturally relevant and nutritious food.

      Learn More

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