Hope For The Homeless In Our Community
Services & Resources for Homeless & Low-Income Individuals & Families
If you are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness, please click on the tabs below to find more information about potential resources for you and your household. Find statewide resources and translated versions in the top right corner.
Social Services
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-520-4945
Franklin Senior Center Events Calendar: https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events
Milford Senior Center
60 North Bow Street Milford, MA
Kimberli Considine - Client Services
Phone: 508-422-9931
Hockomock YMCA – Bernon Family Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA
Brynne Kirwan, Community Social Worker
Tri-Valley, INC
10 Mill St, Dudley, MA
Phone: 508-949-6640
SHINE Program
SHINE provides unbiased health insurance counseling information and assistance to residents with Medicare, their caregivers and those approaching Medicare eligibility.
Phone: 508-422-9931
Basic Needs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Phone: 617-988-6600
The EEC provides childcare financial assistance for families in need.
Call Mass 211 or contact a local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency
Friends of Franklin
Phone: 508-528-5658
Volunteer community support program that provides food baskets, clothing and toys to Franklin residents, primarily during holidays. May also provide occasional emergency assistance.
Neighbor Brigade
Contact: franklinma@neighborbrigade.org
Volunteers help by preparing and delivering meals, providing rides for medical appointments, running quick household errands, offering a friendly hand and more
Random Smile Project
PO Box 13 Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-728-7850
Families in need are provided with clothing, groceries, books, and toys through a network of local support. Accessibility options for those in need are supplied through our construction and renovation projects like wheelchair ramps, handicap bathroom conversions and home repair.
St. Vincent DePaul Society
St. Mary's Church
Church Square Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-528-0020 (Rectory)
Temporary emergency food, clothing, fuel, oil or other assistance to families.
Catholic Charities
126 Main Street Milford, MA
Services: special needs programs, case management, mini food pantry and food pantries and food assistance referrals, supplemental nutrition assistance program outreach project (SNAP), clothing closets, housing and utility assistance, citizenship and immigration, baby products, men's and women's recovery programs, family shelters, holiday and special assistance, family services, senior job assistance, education programs and home care programs.
Phone: 508-478-9632
Edith Stewart Chase Foundation
258 Main Street, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-422-0109
provide assistance services and support to help those in retirement in a financial crisis. Financial Assistance grants are offered to serve a wide range of needs from medical, dental, and hearing aids to replacement of windows, roof repairs, and asbestos removal.
29 Congress St, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-0786
http://www.magoodneighbor.org/assistance.html
Financial assistance to pay for utilities during crisis.
SNAP Benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/
Can help you expand your healthy food budget, monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food, SNAP Path to Work free education and training opportunities, free nutrition education classes and resources, connections to other kinds of help, like utility discounts, free school meals and discounted admissions to many Commonwealth museums and cultural institutions via EBT Card to Culture.
Family Promise of MetroWest
https://www.familypromisemetrowest.org/what-we-do/our-programs.html
Shelter program, supporting families transitioning from shelter into permanent housing, homelessness prevention and shelter diversion program, helping parents build employment skills, access job opportunities, and pursue professional training
Salvation Army
29 Congress Street, Milford, MA
(508) 473-0786
www.salvationarmyma.org/milford
St Vincent DePaul – St Mary of Assumption
17 Winter Street, Milford, MA
(508) 473-2000 X214
MetroWest Care Connection
https://bhpmw.info/metrowesthub/
1-844-528-6800
This website allows you to search for local mental health, substance use, healthcare and social services that match your individualized needs. Prefer to talk with someone over the phone? No problem – give us a call at 1-844-528-6800 Monday through Friday 9am-5pm and our Care Navigators will be happy to assist you.
Medical & Behavioral Health Services
Milford Senior Center
60 North Bow Street Milford, MA
The Milford Senior Center proudly partners with Natick/Walpole VNA to provide an onsite wellness nurse, whose services are free of charge to Senior Center visitors. This FREE service is being funded through the Milford Board of Health.
Janet Lacovelli, RN is available on Wednesdays and Thursday from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, (by appointment only) to offer blood pressure assessments, medication consultations, referral information and other preventative health care advice. Call the Center to make an appointment
Phone: 508-473-8334
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Accepts Medicare + Medicaid)
42 Cape Rd, Milford, MA
Phone: 800-853-2288
Milford-Franklin Counseling Services, Inc. (Accepts Medicare)
409 Fortune Blvd, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-7400
Riverside Community Care Outpatient Center (Accepts Medicare + Medicaid)
176 West St, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-529-7000
Arbor Counseling Services (Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, + Obamacare)
38 Pond St, Franklin MA
Phone: 508-528-6037
Wayside Youth and Family Support (Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare, + Obamacare)
10 Asylum St, Milford MA
Phone: 508-478-6888
Franklin Police Department Co-Response Program
911 Panther Way, Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-528-1212
The Jail Diversion Program aims to help people in mental health crisis get the assistance and resources they need
Riverside Community Care (CBHC) – serves both Milford and Franklin
www.mass.gov/locations/riverside-community-care-cbhc-milford
Core Services and Crisis Services
176 West St, Milford, MA
(800) 294-4665
Adult Community Crisis Stabilization
32 Hamilton St, Milford, MA
(508) 478-2325
Youth Community Crisis Stabilization
Wayside 1 Frederick Abbot Way, Framingham, MA
(800) 640-5432
Alcohol Anonymous and Al-Anon
New England Chapel
300 East Central Street, Franklin, MA
Thursday 7:00 pm
Narcotics Anonymous Franklin
Federated Church
171 Main Street, Community Room Franklin, MA
Thursday 7:30PM
Narcotics Anonymous Milford
Saint Mary's Church
17 Winter Street, Milford, MA
Sunday 7:00PM
Celebrate Recovery
New England Chapel
300 East Central Street, Franklin, MA
Tuesday 6:30 pm
Faith Community Church
146 E. Main St, Hopkinton, MA
Wednesday 6:30 pm
Tri County Full Gospel Celebrate Recovery
305 Union Street, Franklin, MA
Monday 7:00 pm
Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church
25 Cross St, Whitinsville, MA
Monday 7:00 pm
Homeless Shelters
Gan Rivkah Center
Women Only Emergency Shelter
18 Cedar St #1640, Milford MA
Phone: 508-838-6151
New Hope
Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
291 Main St, Milford, MA
Phone: (508) 226-4015
Pathway to a Better Life
Emergency Shelter
17 Congress St, Milford MA
Under 30 degrees Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 9pm Shelter closes at 6:30 a.m until March
My Father’s House
Men’s Shelter
Thorndike, MA 01079
Phone: (413) 289-6766
Email: MilestoneMinistryMFH@gmail.com
Requires a referral
https://milestoneministry.com/my-fathers-house
Father’s Bill’s & Main Spring
Emergency Shelter
Phone: (508) 586-2348
Sojourner House
386 Smith Street, Providence Rhode Island
Victim services agency based that provides safe shelter, housing, and life-saving supportive services to survivors of abuse. They invite survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking into spaces that are comfortable and empowering so they can begin to heal and rebuild their lives.
Bethesda House
Home for mothers or pregnant females
https://help.goodcounselhomes.org/maternity-homes/bethesda-house
Wayside Emergency Shelter for Youth
Emergency Shelters for Young Adults
Housing Services
Franklin Housing Authority
1000 Central Park Terrace Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-528-2220
The Franklin Housing Authority provides a range of safe, secure, suitable and affordable housing opportunities to low income family, elderly and disabled households in a fair manner.
Click here to view website and find a housing application.
Town of Franklin – Affordable Home Ownership Programs
Administrator’s Office
355 East Central Street Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-520-4949
Milford Housing Authority
45 Birmingham Ct, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-9521
The Milford Housing Authority provides opportunities to people who experience barriers to housing because of income, disability or special needs in an environment that preserves personal dignity, and in a manner that maintains the public trust.
Click here to view the website or find a housing application.
CHAMP
https://publichousingapplication.ocd.state.ma.us/
Using this site, you will be able to apply for state-aided public housing and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP)
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
Phone: 978-630-6771
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-apply-for-raft
RAFT is a homelessness prevention program funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). RAFT provides short-term financial assistance to low-income families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. (Services Franklin & Milford)
Homeowner's Assistance Fund (HAF) for homeowners:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/homeowner-assistance-fund-haf
Application: https://massmortgagehelp.org/
If a homeowner is eligible for the Mass HAF program, Mass HAF will pay up to $50,000 in assistance. The homeowner’s servicer (whoever they pay their mortgage to) may be able to help with a plan to help the homeowner get caught up on the remaining amount owed. If a homeowner owes more than $50,000, they are encouraged to still apply. The most important thing is to start an application.
RCAP Solutions
Phone: (800) 488-1969
https://www.rcapsolutions.org/housing/
Since our inception RCAP Solutions has ensured families have safe, affordable housing. We offer supportive counseling, financial assistance, and subsidized housing/voucher programs. In addition, we manage several affordable housing properties across Central Massachusetts.
Food Insecurity
Free community meals and more
Franklin Food Pantry
341 W. Central Street , Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-528-3115
Website: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-help/
Daily Bread Food Pantry
21 Exchange St, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-478-4225
Salvation Army Food Pantry
29 Congress Street Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-0786
YMCA
45 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-528-8708
Meals on Wheels
135 Ellis Ave, Norwood, MA (Services Franklin & Milford)
Phone: 781-769-9061
Trinity Episcopal Church
17 Congress St, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-8464
Free Meals on Thursdays @ 4pm
Iglesia Cristiana Juan 3:16 Soup Kitchen
50 Central Street, Milford MA
Free Meals on Wednesday’s from 11am - 1pm
Medway Village Food Pantry
170 Village St, Medway, MA
(508) 533-6401
Saturday 8:00 am – 10:00 am
(open to all Massachusetts residents)
Project Just Because
77 South St, Hopkinton, MA
(508) 435-6511
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Statewide food pantry, 211 emergency program, used clothing program, gift of love program, and birthday program
Milford, MA Food Provider Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=epk799qtlspkrp9c9jkbrg9tng@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
Transportation Services
FISH of Franklin
P.O. Box 396 Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-528-2121
GATRA / DIAL-A-RIDE
10 Oak Street Taunton, MA
Phone: 800-483-2500
Miles for Health (GATRA)
10 Oak Street Taunton, MA
Phone: 800-483-2500
Long distance medical transportation serving seniors and people with disabilities in the towns of Franklin, Foxboro, Norfolk and Wrentham. Reservations are taken Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. 48 hours advance notice is required.
Milford Senior Center Transportation Service
60 North Bow Street Milford, MA
Phone: 508-473-2280
Milford residents over the age of 60, or disabled adults of any age are eligible to use our senior van for medical appointments within Milford or Hopedale, as well as for all errands or grocery shopping within Milford. Hopedale residents over the age of 60, or disabled adults of any age can use our senior van for medical appointments only, within Milford or Hopedale.
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (Milford - low fare)
Phone: 508-935-2222
Route 6
Route 14
Healthcare Ground Transportation
Apply: https://www.mercymedical.org/request-assistance
Phone: 757-318-9174
Mercy Medical Angels’ non-emergency ground transportation program provides financially qualifying patients with non-local medical-related treatment traveling more than 50 miles from their home. The typical trip does not exceed 300 miles. (Services Franklin & Milford)
- Gas cards (Provided to help off-set fuel cost for patients)
- Bus Tickets (Greyhound, Trailways, etc.)
- Train Tickets (Amtrak)
Employment Services
Workforce Central Career Center
Worcester Center – 340 Main Street Suite 400, 4th floor Worcester, MA
(508) 799-1600
Southbridge Center – 5 Optical Drive, Suite 200 Southbridge, MA
(508) 765-6430
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Home National Office Plaza
100 Medway Road, Suite 102 Milford, MA
Phone: 508-478-0700
MassHire Metro South/West
Website www.masshiremsw.com
MassHire Norwood Career Center
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 109 Norwood, MA
(781) 269-5494
Education
Children Across America
23 Pine Street, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-933-8915
Email: rayfellows@hotmail.com
Education Programs helps to ensure children in low-income families are gaining the literacy and leadership skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
Milford Home Based
375 Fortune Blvd, Milford MA
Phone: 508-820-8380
Federal program for preschool children three to five years of age in low-income families. Its aim is to prepare children for success in school through an early learning program. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting.
Framingham Adult English as a Second Language (FAESL Plus)
Physical location: 31 Flagg Ave Framingham, MA
Mailing address: PO Box 4860 Framingham, MA
*They are expanding to offer classes in Stacey Middle School in Milford, MA*
They offer free English language instruction and life skills training to immigrants
Milford Family and Community Network CFCE
11 East Main Street, Milford, MA
Phone: 508-277-4981
Email:familynetwork@milfordma.com
Serves families with children from birth to 8 years of age who live in Milford, Hopedale, Bellingham and surrounding towns. Free and universal program providing comprehensive early childhood programs and services of high quality in an environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.
Franklin Public Library
118 Main Street, Franklin, MA
Phone: 508-520-4941
Website: https://www.franklinma.gov/node/32/events/upcoming
Click on the link to find daily FREE programs and activates for children such as play groups, story times, arts & crafts, baby development activates, educational programs, and games. There are also free programs for teens and adults including educational programs, knitting, mobile mini golf, food tastings, book clubs, concerts, and clubs.
Veteran Services
Franklin Veterans’ Service Officer
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street Franklin, MA
Shannon Nisbett - Veterans Services Officer
Phone: 508-520-4973
Veterans Services of Milford
Town Hall
52 Main Street, Room 01, Milford, MA
John Pilla - Veterans Agent
Phone: 508-634-2311
Supportive Services for Veteran Families
Phone: 800-482-2565
https://www.veteransinc.org/services/supportive-services-for-veteran-families/
The Veterans Inc. Supportive Services for Veterans and Veteran Families Program helps individuals and families who are homeless or at risk. We assist with initial rent costs, and pay for certain bills related to back rent or utilities. (Services Franklin & Milford)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Phone: 877-424-3838
https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
The HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between HUD and the VA that combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help Veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing.(Services Franklin & Milford)
- HUD Housing vouchers
- Case management
The Last Mission Project
Phone: 888-289-0280
https://www.operationfirstresponse.org/assistance-request/
Hopes to alleviate financial stress for Veterans allowing them to make clear decisions about treatment without the burden of the cost it will have on the family. By receiving treatment and learning to cope with PTSD in a manageable manner we will return more Veterans to their families and communities as productive members.(Services Franklin & Milford)