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St. Patrick's Shelter (Union Square)

By Catholic Charities

We are an emergency shelter for homeless women. Guests receive referrals for health care, mental health services, educational services, and housing.

This is an ongoing program.

Ages: Adults.

Gender-specific.

Staff will welcome the women and provide an assessment for barriers to housing, creating an individualized treatment plan to self-sufficiency.

Contact

St. Patrick's Shelter Referral Line
617-628-3015

Women in need of shelter contact the shelter directly at 617-628-3015 to determine vacancy.

Registration required

  • Sign-up is ongoing

You must complete the referral process and wait for a bed when it becomes available. Call us to start the referral process.

Free!

Location

  • In-person only.

St. Patrick's Shelter

270 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
United States

Outside Cambridge

Wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

St. Patrick’s Shelter is an emergency shelter for homeless women. Guests receive referrals for health care, mental health services, educational services, and housing. They have a transitional program which helps guests move towards a better future.