Housing Services

Centerboard has been providing family shelter for over 20 years and has grown to be one of the largest housing providers in the State.  Through a partnership with DHCD, we currently provide 272 units of scattered/transitional housing, and support many families who have successfully transitioned to permanent housing. Our rapid rehousing, trauma-informed, intensive case management services focus on quickly removing obstacles to permanent housing.

Need Shelter?

Centerboard is a referral only shelter organization, which means families are referred to us through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the state agency that manages the Emergency Assistance shelter program. In order to receive emergency assistance from DHCD, you must qualify to be eligible. Please see the Federal Poverty Guidelines and DHCD's Housing Stabilzation Notice to see if you qualify.  To apply for shelter services, please call the Department of Transitional Assistance at (866) 584-0653 and speak with a Homeless Coordinator.   Or apply in person (8:00AM - 4:00PM) in one of ten locations in Massachusetts, which can be found here.

Testimonials

“[Housing staff] have proven to be well-informed and have made my family aware of countless resources pertaining, but not limited to, housing, employment, education, food, and clothing, as well as resources just for leisurely recreation for my whole family…I am genuinely grateful for the support that I have received since I have arrived at Centerboard. I no longer feel defeated, and the guidance that I have received since I got here is leading me into a better tomorrow.”
-A, current shelter family

"The staff at Centerboard just seems like they care a little bit more and they treat you like you matter.”
-Grace, former recipient of services

“The Centerboard Team is responsive and a pleasure to work with. I would encourage any landlord to work with them to truly make a difference for families on the North Shore.”
-Dave Potter, landlord

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