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DTA Offices Where There Are EOHLC Staff Providing EA Benefits

Reviewed October 2022

Apply for shelter by calling 866-584-0653 to speak with a Homeless Coordinator.

Apply in person at a local DTA/EOHLC (formerly DHCD) office.  Office hours are from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm:​

  • Boston – 2201 Washington Street Roxbury/Nubian Square
  • Brockton – 60 Main Street
  • Chelsea – 80 Everett Avenue, 3rd Floor
  • Hyannis – 181 North Street
  • Lawrence – 280 Merrimack Street
  • Lowell – 131 Davidson Street
  • New Bedford – 160 West Rodney French Boulevard
  • Salem – 45 Congress Street, Suite 1176
  • Springfield – 310 State Street
  • Worcester – 13 Sudbury Street

For more information contact the Division of Housing Stabilization at 617-573-1100, or call toll free at 877-418-3308, TTY 617-573-1140.

*As of the date of this publication, EOHLC in-person assistance is limited. EOHLC is strongly encouraging applicants to apply by telephone.

Available at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/find-emergency-family-shelter

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