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Dudley House – Heading Home
Duley House is a new permanent supported housing program for 14 homeless women who have been homeless on the streets and in the shelters of Cambridge for significant periods of time. Occupants can remain as long as they are on a service plan that includes goals related to education and employment, as well as medical…
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St. Patrick's Shelter
St. Patrick’s houses sober women ages 18 and above on a night-by-night basis in addition to its transitional program for 10 women at a time. Transportation is provided; a van leaves from 19 Brookline Street in Central Square , Cambridge , at 4:00 p.m. each day.
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Safe Haven – On the Rise, Inc.
On the Rise provides long-term support and assistance to homeless and at-risk women. Both breakfast and lunch are served, and women have access to private showers and phones. A guest may receive mail and up to $20 for specific individual needs. Clean clothing is available, as is a quiet place to read and nap. There…
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Women's Lunch Place
At Women’s Lunch Place, breakfast and lunch, showers, laundry, and clothing are available to young women as well as to women and their children (16 years and under). Women’s Lunch Place offers assistance in accessing employment opportunities, medical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment programs. The Place often accompanies an individual to her…
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Rosie's Place
Rosie’s Place offers the following services to poor and homeless women: daily lunch and dinner; the use of showers, lockers, phones, and computers; referrals to services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and primary and mental health care; and job placement. Rosie’s also offers guests an opportunity to participate in the Women’s Craft…
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Project Place: Betty's Place & Gate House
Project Place’s program sponsors two facilities: Gate House, a transitional living program facilitating a sober, supportive community of formerly homeless individuals in 14 studio apartments, and Betty’s Place, a transitional shelter for up to 15 clean and sober women. Both facilities offer wraparound services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. These…
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Salvation Army – Cambridge Corps
The Salvation Army’s Cambridge Corps location offers a drop-in day shelter, an overnight shelter, and a 90-day counseling program partnered with housing. Transitional and independent housing is also available. The Salvation Army houses only sober men.
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First Church Shelter
First Church Shelter provides a safe, comfortable shelter for 14 sober, homeless men. Guests have access to two meals, showers, and storage facilities for their belongings.
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McKay House – Heading Home
The McKay House is intended for disabled homeless men who are 18 or older and on the Cambridge Single Room Occupancy (SRO) list. Men are provided housing in conjunction with effective support services. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Woods Mullen Shelter
Woods Mullen Shelter is an emergency shelter that provides food, emergency clothing, health care, and case management services for adults ages 18 and older who are in need. Woods Mullen has 190 beds, which are given out on a first come first serve basis beginning at 4:00 p.m. Woods Mullen also offers mail services, substance…
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