Massachusetts Reentry Housing
Massachusetts Reentry-Friendly Housing & Transitional Programs
Shelters and housing resources across Massachusetts. Policies vary—always disclose supervision status, confirm curfews/restrictions, and get written approval from your supervising officer before moving.
Statewide — Start Here
Referral lines, rental assistance, and navigation
✅ Verified Statewide Navigation
Mass 2-1-1 — Housing & Shelter
Referrals for housing search, eviction help, shelters, and local programs.
Referrals for housing search, eviction help, shelters, and local programs.
Tell them you need a provider that can verify residency.
Dial 2-1-1
Massachusetts Rental Assistance Programs (RAFT & more)
Official starting point for rent help and housing stabilization programs.
Official starting point for rent help and housing stabilization programs.
Ask your case manager/PO what documentation you need.
mass.gov
🛠️ Eligible Additional Entry Points
MA guidance: Call 2-1-1
State guidance on using 2-1-1 for shelter locations and assistance programs.
State guidance on using 2-1-1 for shelter locations and assistance programs.
Use 9-1-1 only for emergencies.
mass.gov
Greater Boston
Counties: Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk
✅ Verified Shelters & Housing Support
Pine Street Inn (Boston)
Emergency shelter, housing with support, outreach, and workforce development.
Emergency shelter, housing with support, outreach, and workforce development.
Confirm intake rules and whether they can document residency.
(617) 892-9100
Project Place (Boston)
Employment and housing-focused supports for low-income individuals; includes reentry-related programming.
Employment and housing-focused supports for low-income individuals; includes reentry-related programming.
Ask about housing assistance pathways and documentation.
(617) 542-3740
🛠️ Eligible City/Regional Navigation
Mass 2-1-1 (Boston-area referrals)
Referrals for shelters, housing search supports, and eviction resources.
Referrals for shelters, housing search supports, and eviction resources.
Ask for options compatible with probation/parole conditions.
Dial 2-1-1
North Shore
Counties: Essex
✅ Verified Navigation & Stabilization
Mass 2-1-1 — North Shore referrals
Find shelter and housing help near Salem/Lawrence/Lynn.
Find shelter and housing help near Salem/Lawrence/Lynn.
Ask about rapid rehousing and supportive housing options.
Dial 2-1-1
🛠️ Eligible Rent Help Starting Point
MA Rental Assistance (RAFT & more)
State starting point for housing cost help (program rules vary).
State starting point for housing cost help (program rules vary).
Keep copies of lease notices and utility shutoff notices.
mass.gov
South Shore & Cape
Counties: Plymouth, Barnstable
✅ Verified Shelter Providers
Father Bill’s & MainSpring (Brockton area)
Services for individuals and families facing housing crisis; see “Get Help” for shelter access guidance.
Services for individuals and families facing housing crisis; see “Get Help” for shelter access guidance.
Ask intake rules and whether they accept residents on supervision.
Website
🛠️ Eligible Cape / South Shore Referrals
Mass 2-1-1 — South Shore/Cape
Get current shelter and housing program referrals by town.
Get current shelter and housing program referrals by town.
Request programs that can verify residency to your officer.
Dial 2-1-1
Central Massachusetts
Counties: Worcester
✅ Verified Reentry Resource Directory
Coming Home Worcester (directory)
Directory of services for people returning from incarceration in Central/Metrowest/Western MA.
Directory of services for people returning from incarceration in Central/Metrowest/Western MA.
Use it to identify local housing and reentry supports.
Directory
🛠️ Eligible Local Referrals
Mass 2-1-1 — Worcester area
Find shelter and housing help near Worcester and surrounding towns.
Find shelter and housing help near Worcester and surrounding towns.
Disclose supervision status and any location restrictions.
Dial 2-1-1
Western Massachusetts
Counties: Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire, Franklin
✅ Verified Housing Help (Western MA)
Way Finders — Homelessness & Shelter Referrals
Support for homelessness, shelter referral information, and family shelter management (by referral).
Support for homelessness, shelter referral information, and family shelter management (by referral).
Ask how to enter the system and what documentation is needed.
Website
RAFT (via Way Finders)
Information on RAFT and housing stabilization support (eligibility rules apply).
Information on RAFT and housing stabilization support (eligibility rules apply).
Keep copies of notices/lease documents for applications.
Website
🛠️ Eligible Statewide Entry Point
Mass 2-1-1 — Western MA referrals
Locate shelters and housing navigation by county/town.
Locate shelters and housing navigation by county/town.
Ask for programs familiar with justice-involved clients.
Dial 2-1-1
Southeastern Massachusetts
Counties: Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket
✅ Verified Shelter & Housing Navigation
Mass 2-1-1 — Southeast referrals
Get current shelter/housing referrals near Fall River and New Bedford.
Get current shelter/housing referrals near Fall River and New Bedford.
Ask about programs that can provide verification letters.
Dial 2-1-1
🛠️ Eligible Rental Help Starting Point
MA Rental Assistance (RAFT & more)
State starting point for rent arrears and housing stabilization programs.
State starting point for rent arrears and housing stabilization programs.
Apply through your region’s administering agency when required.
mass.gov
Supervision note: Before moving, confirm address approval, curfew/travel rules, and any offense-based housing restrictions (distance zones, no-contact orders, etc.).
Documentation: Prefer programs that can provide written proof of residency (intake letter, case manager letter, or shelter verification).
Get listed or updated: Massachusetts housing providers can request listing updates at contact@oacra.app.
