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Homelessness in Massachusetts
Approximately 19,100 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in Massachusetts, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
19,100
2023 PIT count
Rank #7
US PIT rank
State context
Massachusetts is one of two US states with a state right-to-shelter for families (1983 Bridges v. Connecticut General Statutes precedent and successor state law). Recent migrant-arrival pressure has strained the family shelter system to its statutory cap.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Massachusetts for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for Massachusetts: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in Massachusetts
Cities in Massachusetts on HomelessHelp
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