Reentry Resources: Massachusetts

Browse the Reentry Resources available to help returning citizens in Massachusetts adjust to life after prison. 

Nationwide resources are also listed on our main Reentry Resources page.

211 Massachusetts

(Support Services)

mass211.org

Bay Cove Human Services

(Support Services)

www.baycovehumanservices.org

(617) 371-3000

66 Canal St.
Boston, MA 02114

Brookline Food Pantry

(Food Pantry)

www.brooklinefoodpantry.org

(617) 800-5339

15 St. Paul Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

(Adult Educational Services)

www.ccae.org/about

(617) 547-6789

42 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs

(Adult Education)

www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/programsforadults/communitylearningcenter

(617) 349-6363

5 Western Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

Community Work Services

(Job Training and Employment Services)

www.cwsnewengland.org

(617) 720-2233

174 Portland St #2
Boston, MA 02114

Father Bill’s & MainSpring

(Homeless Services)

www.helpfbms.org/services/shelter

(508) 427-6448

430 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301

Gavin Foundation

(Substance Abuse Services)

www.gavinfoundation.org

(617) 268-5517

675 East 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127

The Greater Boston Food Bank

(Food Bank)

www.gbfb.org/what-we-do/our-programs

(617) 427-5200

70 South Bay Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

Haley House LiFT Reentry Program

(Food Pantry, Housing, Reentry Program)

www.haleyhouse.org/lift-reentry-program

(617) 236-8132

12 Dade Street
Roxbury, MA 02119

Hope House, Inc

(Substance Abuse Services)

www.hopehouseboston.org/outpatient

Addiction Services: (617) 971-9360

Outpatient Services: (617) 971-9370

8 Farnham Street
Boston, MA 02119

Jamaica Plain Community Centers

(Adult Education)

www.jpadulted.org

(617) 446-3722

144 McBride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Just-A-Start Corporation

(Housing and Educational Services)

www.justastart.org

(617) 494-0444

1035 Cambridge Street, #12
Cambridge, MA 02141

Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts

(Adult Educational Services)

www.lvm.org/index.html

(617) 367-1313

8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace – 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02109

Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance

(Food Stamps)

www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps

(877) 382-2363

Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance

(Unemployment Services)

www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-unemployment-benefits

(877) 626-6800

19 Staniford St
Boston, MA 02114

Massachusetts Professional Training & Career Development

(Employment Services and Job Training)

www.mass.gov/topics/professional-training-career-development

(617) 626-5300

19 Staniford St
Boston, MA 02114

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

(Driver’s License Services)

www.mass.gov/passenger-class-d-drivers-licenses

(857) 368-8200

MassHealth

(Medicaid Services)

www.mass.gov/topics/masshealth

(800) 841-2900

45 Spruce Street
Chelsea, MA 02150

Pine Street Inn

(Homeless Services)

www.pinestreetinn.org/home

(617) 892-9100

444 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02118

Project Place

(Reentry Services)

www.projectplace.org

(617) 542-3740

1145 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118

Rosie’s Place

(Shelter Services)

www.rosiesplace.org

(617) 442-9322

889 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

Eligibility Requirements: Women Only

Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences (SCALE)

(Adult Educational Services)

www.somerville.k12.ma.us/adult-learning/somerville-center-adult-learning-experiences-scale

(617) 626-6600 x6900

167 Holland St
Sommerville, MA 02145

Somerville Homeless Coalition

(Homeless Services)

www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org

(617) 623-6111

1 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144

St. Francis House

(Shelter and Support Services)

www.stfrancishouse.org/programs

(617) 542-4211

39 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

St. James Helping Hands Food Pantry

(Food Pantry)

www.stjamescambridge.org/ministries-1#

364 Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Volunteers of America Massachusetts

(Reentry Services)

voamass.org/re-entry-and-diversion

(617) 522-8086

441 Centre St. 
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Women’s Lunch Place

(Food Assistance and Support Services)

www.womenslunchplace.org

(617) 267-1722

67 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116

Eligibility Requirements: Women Only