Are you experiencing homelessness and have no place to stay?
INDIVIDUALS
Forindividuals 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.
You may also apply by visiting one of the state’s offices in person. The New Bedford office is located at 160 West Rodney French Boulevards, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The City of New Bedford’s Homeless Service Provider’s Network (HSPN) created this “Street Sheet” to identify important resources available to you—where to get a meal, how to find shelter and where to call for help that you need right now.
Some providers or programs may have changed since the last update of this webpage.
Please check with the agency to verify their current service capabilities/offerings.
