Shattuck Shelter
Opened in 1983 by Governor Michael Dukakis, the Shattuck Shelter offers year-round overnight emergency shelter and support for men and women who are homeless. The focus of the shelter is to assist people with ending their homelessness and to help them move rapidly to treatment and/or permanent housing.
Guests receive two hot meals, showers, clothing, a clean bed with linens, a personal locker, and support from counselors and nursing staff. The Shelter also provides assistance for guests who are struggling with addiction, legal, financial, mental health and physical issues.
In addition, the Shelter provides specialized services including:
- Housing search
- On-site medical care
- Support to access public benefits
- Substance abuse assessment, treatment and referral
- Mental health assessment, treatment and referral
- Thursday Night Women’s Group
- Transition to Work Program
- Work Contracts
- Community recreation
Shattuck Shelter Location
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
Service Building
170 Morton St.
Jamaica Plain
(617) 983-0351
The shelter is easily accessible by public transportation. Please contact for directions or to make referrals.
Directions to the Emergency Shelter »
hopeFound | 170 Morton St. | Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
t: 617 983-0351 | f: 617 971-9339