Shelter
The Abby’s House shelter provides temporary shelter to women with or without children. Request a BedAbby’s House Shelter
Abby’s House Shelter offers temporary shelter for women, with or without children, in a trauma-informed, substance-free environment focused on safety, stability, and support. Guests work collaboratively with their Abby’s House Advocate and Clinician to set goals, access resources, and build greater stability and wellbeing.
Shelter operates nightly from 5:00 PM to 8:30 AM. During daytime hours, guests have access to our Women’s Empowerment Center at 52 High Street.
Our Shelter is designed to support individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Open to women, with or without children
- Accompanying children must be age 13 or younger; all other guests must be 18 or older
- Able to remain substance-free while in shelter—guests cannot be under the influence of or possess any substances or paraphernalia
Women with children must first apply for Emergency Assistance (Family Shelter) through the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). If found ineligible, they may still be considered for Abby’s House Shelter and should provide a copy of their denial letter when available.
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Accessing Shelter
Are you a woman in need of shelter or a provider looking to make a referral? Please complete the online application to be added to our Shelter Applicant Pool.
If you need assistance completing the application, you may request support by emailing Shelter@abbyshouse.org or calling 508-756-5486 and selecting Option #2 for the Shelter Line.
Please note: Abby’s House is not an emergency or walk-in shelter, and submitting an application does not guarantee shelter placement. We do not maintain a formal waitlist. Applicants are automatically added to our Shelter Applicant Pool, and a member of our Shelter Team will contact applicants when shelter space becomes available to review eligibility and discuss next steps.
Due to high demand and limited availability, wait times may vary and can be lengthy at times. We ask that applicants and referring providers not arrive at the shelter without prior communication from our Shelter Team, as we are unable to accommodate walk-ins or same-day placements.
If you are in immediate need of emergency shelter, or additional resources, click here: Additional Resources →
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