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Woods Mullen Shelter and Services

Boston, MA

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Accepts men
No
Accepts children
No
How long can I stay?
6-9 months

Description

Our women's shelter, known as Woods-Mullen, is located at 794 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston's South End. The shelter serves female adults ages 18 years or older. The shelter has 200 beds and is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Beds are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. In the winter months, additional overflow beds are available.

Intake Requirements

Intake process over the telephone. Most important information gathered is the last permanant place of residence. This shelter is for Boston residence only. Resources (locations of other shelters) are provided to those who are not a resident. Before sending guests to the shelters, reference providers must call 617-534-4440. Providers looking to refer a client to the shelter should first exhaust all more appropriate placement options.

Food Services

Meal Services:
Yes
Soup Kitchen:
No
Food Pantry:
No

Educational Services

Budgeting and financial literacy:
No
Adult educational supports:
No
Child educational supports:
No
Computers available:
Yes
Adult holistic arts & activities:
No
Children's Holistic Arts:
No

Job/Training Services

Job readiness / vocational training:
Yes
Resume preparation:
No
Internships:
No
Employment search / job fairs:
Yes
Work clothing:
Yes
Transportation assistance to work:
Yes

Medical Services

Primary healthcare:
Yes
Pediatric healthcare:
No
Mental healthcare:
Yes
Transportation assistance:
No
Vision healthcare:
No
Oral healthcare:
Yes
Medications:
Yes

Other Services

Showers Provided:
Yes
Clothing and toiletries provided:
Yes
Social Services/Benefit application:
Yes
Flexible financial assistance
No
Case management/resource coordination:
No
SOAR Applications for disabilities:
Yes
Access to legal services:
No

Contact Information