Family Resources

Emergency (Homeless) Resources

Emergency Shelter Resources
Click on the above to learn more about emergency shelter resources that include; assistance with applying for benefits, State resources to search for housing,  and the shelter waitlist process.

Additional Emergency (Homeless) Resources

• https://mhsa.net/looking-for-help/
  To apply for Emergency Assistance and speak with a Homeless Coordinator, please call 1 866-584-0653

• Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

Shelter Assistance

• • Father Bill's & Mainspring
    Father Bill's Place: 1 (617) 770-3314 / 38 Broad Street, Quincy
    Mainspring House: 1 (508) 587-5441 / 54 North Main Street, Brockton
    If you are an individual in need of shelter. Please call to schedule an intake appointment in advance. 

  • Hildebrand
    1 (617) 491-5752
    614 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd floor, Cambridge, MA 02139

  • Massachusetts 2-1-1
    Mass 211 can help find options to pay your rent, mortgage or utility bills so you can stay in your home.  Dial 2-1-1, extension 21

Supportive Services

• Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Resource Locator

• Massachusetts Association for Community Action

• Health Care Without Walls Shelter Directory

Support / Parenting Programs

• • Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
    Email:  braintreesepac@gmail.com

  • Behavioral Health Hotline
    1 (833) 773-2445, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    More than 200 Languages available

  • Parental Stress Line
    1 (800) 632-8188
    The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

  • MPY Parenting Solutions Video Library
    A dynamic hub of support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves.  

  • Quincy Family Resource Center

  • Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

  • Sexting Resource Sheet for Parents

  • Bullying and Cyberbullying resources

Food Assistance

• • The Marge Crispin Center
    1 (781) 848-2124
    46 Lincoln Street, Braintree

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps

  • Quincy Interfaith Social Services' Pantry Shelf
    Quincy office:  1 (617) 773-6203
    105 Adams St, Quincy
    Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 11:45am, Wednesday's 5pm - 7pm

  • Women, Infants and Children
    Quincy Office: 1 (617) 376-8701
    Email:  askwicquincy@bamsi.org

  • Project Bread
    Hotline: 1 (800) 645-8333
    Hotline hours:  Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm

  • Department of Transitional Assistance
    DTA Assistance Line: 1 (877) 382-2363
    The DTA Assistance Line is open from 8:15am - 4:45pm

Fuel Assistance

• • Quincy Community Action Program (QCAP)