Seeking shelter?

Way Finders believes every person, every family deserves a secure, stable home. Our goal is to help you get one and keep you there. When you walk through our doors you will be guided to any resource you need, whether here at Way Finders or in the community.

Way Finders manages family homeless shelters in our service area. These shelters are available by referral only from a state agency. Way Finders does not offer shelter space directly or shelter homeless individuals.

Help for homeless individuals

At our three housing centers, Way Finders can:

  • Provide referrals for individuals (no dependent children) seeking shelter
  • Help you with searching for housing
  • Guide you through the emergency assistance (RAFT) application process

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Help for homeless families

Families (including pregnant women) in need of shelter must get a referral from the EOHLC to reside in one of the shelters we manage. Visit their web site to learn more.

Visit EOHLC site

Family shelter with Way Finders

Shelter programs at Way Finders require a referral from your local office of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). Contact them directly to determine if you are eligible. Click here to visit the EOHLC website or call 1-866-584-0653 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted at the local Springfield EOHLC office.

Other information and programs

413Cares

413Cares is a free information and referral service connecting people to the services and programs that can help them, including housing, food, employment, mentoring and more.

 

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HomeBASE

HomeBASE is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts program for homeless families. You must be referred into this program. HomeBASE helps families who have been found eligible for Emergency Assistance Family Shelter by providing up to $30,000 over a 2-year period, with the possibility of a 3rd year of help. If your family is found eligible for the EA Family Shelter program, you may be invited to apply.

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Turning Point

Way Finders’ Turning Point is a permanent supportive housing program that provides 9 young parents (pregnant or parenting), ages 18-24 who are both homeless and either recovering from a diagnosed substance abuse problem or diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis, with their own apartment in a building in Holyoke, MA. You must be referred into this program by a service provider.

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