Bristol County, MA Homeless Shelters

Bristol County, MA list of housing resources we have uncovered: Homeless Shelters, Supportive Housing, Halfway Housing, Transitional Housing, Day Shelters, Low Income Housing, Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers.

Shelter Listings is dedicated to serving the homeless and low-income.  We have listed out the shelters and low cost housing services we have in Bristol, MA below. This list has homeless shelters, halfway houses, affordable housing, etc. The database consists of over 3,000 listings and includes emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day shelters, transitional housing, shared housing, residential drug alcohol rehabilitation programs and permanent affordable housing. 


Sister Rose's House

75 Division Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(508) 997-3202
Homeless shelter for men

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Samaritan House For Men And Women Homeless Shelter Taunton

59 Ingall St.
Taunton, MA - 02780
508 824-6497
90 day emergency homeless shelter for men and women.

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Veterans Transition House

20 Willis St.
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-992-5313
Veterans Transitional Housing, halfway house

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Easton Housing Authority North Easton

1 Parker Terrace
North Easton, MA - 02356
(508) 238-4747
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Taunton Family Center

74 Winthrop Street
Taunton, MA - 02780
(508) 738-5142
Shelter for families.

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Fall River Family Center

257 Cherry St
Fall River, MA - 02720
(508) 679-2109
Homeless shelter for families.

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First Step Inn

175 North Main Street
Fall River, MA - 02720
508-679-8001
Housing for the Homeless

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Harbour House Family Center

713 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA - 02746
(508) 992-6027
Family Shelter.

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New Bedford Housing Authority New Bedford

134 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA - 02740
(508) 997-4800
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Next Step Home Homeless Shelter

506 North Main St
Fall River, MA - 02720
(508) 674-2788
Homeless Shelter, Substance Abuse Treatment. supportive services in up to 50 scattered site apartments in the City of Fall River to disabled homeless and chronic homeless individuals and families.

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Fall River Housing Authority Fall River

85 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA - 02722
(508) 675-3595
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Swansea Housing Authority Swansea

100 Gardners Neck Road
Swansea, MA - 02777
(508) 679-5828
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Mansfield Ma Housing Authority Mansfield

22 Bicentennial Court
Mansfield, MA - 02048
(508) 339-6890
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Taunton Housing Authority Taunton

30 Olney Street
Taunton, MA - 02780
(508) 823-6308
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Attleboro Housing Authority Attleboro

37 Carlon Street
Attleboro, MA - 02703
(508) 222-0151
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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North Attleborough Housing Authority North Attleborough

20 South Washington Street
North Attleborough, MA - 02760
(508) 695-5142
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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Dartmouth Housing Authority Dartmouth

2 Anderson Way
Dartmouth, MA - 02747
(508) 994-1424
Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

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New Hope Inc Attleboro

140 Park Street
Attleboro, MA - 02703
(508)226-4015
Non Profit Organization that provides housing assistance

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Catholic Social Services New Bedford

59 Rockland St
New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-674-4681-13
Agency that provides HUD Approved Housing Assistance Programs

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Pro-home, Inc. Taunton

40 Summer Street
Taunton, MA - 02780
508-821-2514
Agency that provides HUD Approved Housing Assistance Programs

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Types of Shelters and Services we provide


We provide many categories of shelter for those in need and in need of services. They include:

Day Shelters

supplement homeless and low-income people when the shelter their staying in only offers shelter on an overnight basis. Case management is often provided and sometimes there are laundry and shower facilities.  Meals and basic hygiene may also be offered.  Almost all day shelters provide their services free of charge. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows clients to stay during the day is also classified under this category.

Emergency Homeless Shelters

both provide short term relief for the homeless & low-income. Usually there is a maximum stay of 3 months or less. Many of these shelters ask their clients to leave during the day.  Meals and other supportive services are often offered.  3 times out of 5 these shelters offer their services free of charge.

Halfway Housing

helps transition individuals and families from shelters or homelessness to permanent housing. Length of stay is usually anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.  Residents are often required to pay at least 30% of their income toward program fees.  Sometimes the money they pay in fees is returned to them when they leave. Any emergency or homeless shelter that allows their clients to stay more then 6 months is also classified under this category.

Permanent Affordable Housing

is a long-term solution for housing. Residents are often allowed to stay as long as they remain in the low-income bracket but is sometimes limited 3 - 5 years.  Residents pay no more then 30% of their income toward rent. Emergency shelters, homeless shelters and transitional housing programs that allow their clients to stay without a maximum stay is also classified under this category.

Drug And Alcohol Rehab

programs are intended to treat alcohol and/or drug dependency.  The cost of participating in one of these programs and the method of treatment range significantly. The database operated on this website only includes residential rehab programs (not outpatient programs). We also provide Access to Recovery (ATR) Grant programs for substance abuse treatment. 



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Supportive Housing

Programs that provide an alternative living arrangement for individuals who, because of age, disability, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic homelessness or other circumstances, are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support to help them in the activities of daily living; or who need access to case management, housing support, vocational, employment and other services to transition to independent living.

Shared Housing

Programs helps bring low income persons together and helps prevent homelessness by providing affordable housing options. This service is good for families, disabled persons, and others wanted more companionship. ShelterListings.org finds these shared housing locations and lists them throughout our website.

Rooming House or Boarding House

A rooming house is a building in which renters occupy single rooms and share kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas. The location may be a converted single family home, a converted hotel, or a purpose built structure. Rooming houses may have as few as three rooms for rent, or more than a hundred. The same goes for boarding houses. We list these types of residences throughout ShelterListings.org.

Transitional housing

is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessnessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficience to move toward independent living on their own. Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information.