Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal or mental health assistance.
Massachusetts Housing Resources
- Housing Consumer Education CentersResources on foreclosure prevention, rental assistance, subsidies, housing search, transitional and support housing for the homeless and more.
- MA Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCommunity resource locator for housing, shelter and fuel assistance.
- Foreclosure AssistanceResources if you are struggling to make payments or have you fallen behind on your mortgage.
- Tenant RightsExplains rights and the remedies available to tenants in Massachusetts.
- Affordable Connectivity ProgramThe Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices.
Housing Assistance
- Diocese of Springfield Office of Social Services
65 Elliot St., Springfield, MA 01105, 413-452-0813
Provides rent and housing assistance, utility and fuel assistance, and comprehensive information and referral on government programs (federal and Massachusetts). Call for an appointment. Open M-F 9:00 am-4:30 pm (Fri. summer hours 9-2)
- City of Springfield Housing Office
Links to many local housing resources.
- Clinical & Support Options (formerly Friends of the Homeless)
110 single-room units available. For more information on qualification criteria, please contact Housing staff at 413-732-3069.
1. 501 Worthington St. - 18 unfurnished apartments full appliance kitchenettes. MA Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) subsidized.
2. 769 Worthington St.- 60 furnished units in a dormitory style setting.
3. 755 Worthington St. - 32 furnished studio apartments. Co-ed and Section 8 subsidized.
- Open Door Social Services
287 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 737-7062 (call for hours)
jcamacho@openpantry.org
Provides case management, housing search assistance, medical, mental health, and substance abuse referrals for people experiencing homelessness living in area shelters, on the streets, or temporarily doubled up with friends or relatives. No referral required.
- Springfield Housing Authority
60 Congress Street
Springfield, MA 01101
(413) 785-4500
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (offices are closed to the public due to the pandemic)
Owns and operates 2,397 public housing units at 27 sites throughout the city. Administers Section 8 and Rental Voucher programs and provides housing for elderly and disabled residents.
- Springfield Partners for Community Action
Administers 13 programs to help people in need obtain economic stability and gain assets like a home, business or college education. Facilitates access to affordable childcare, education, and scholarships. Other programs include weatherization assistance, eviction prevention. and credit and debt counseling.
- Wayfinders
Targeted services that help people lift themselves up and out of homelessness with a focus on Housing, Real Estate, Employment Support and Community Services. For more information call 413-233-1500, M-F 9:00am - 4:00pm or email info@wayfinders.org.
- YWCA Supportive Housing Project
20 apartments for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or dating violence. Call 413-732-3121 for more information.
- YWCA Teen Parenting Program
Voluntary programs for young women ages 13-20 who are pregnant or parenting. Empowers residents to grow personally, pursue an education, and develop parenting and life skills. Residents stay up to two years. Program is a closed referral from either DCF or DTA. For more information on how to get a referral please call 413-732- 3121 ext. 184.
Housing for People With Disabilities
- GSSSI Housing Resources
Congregate housing offers a shared living environment for people who are at least 60 years of age, and disabled individuals age 18 and older. Call 413-781-8800 M-F 8am - 5pm and ask for the Information & Referral Department.
- Housing Search Guide for People with Disabilities in Massachusetts
Provides information about searching for rental housing in Massachusetts for people who have one or more disabilities. Most of the information is also helpful to people who are low-income.
- Springfield Housing Authority Services for Elderly and Disabled ResidentsSHA provides six developments with 1,337 units that are home to elderly and disabled residents. Services are offered at each location to help residents live independently and stay in good health.
- Stavros Housing Services
Offer services and resources for people with disabilities including housing assistance. Access to regularly updated lists of accessible apartments throughout Massachusetts and monthly workshops in the basic how-tos of finding the right apartment. Call 1-800-804-1899 or email info@stavros.org for more informaiton.
