Y2Y is a student-run overnight program in Harvard Square for young adults experiencing homelessness. We are a low-threshold program that provides sanctuary and helps young people achieve their goals at their own pace.
Y2Y HSQ will be closed from
August 9th – October 15
Please see below for additional resources you can access for support during our seasonal close period.
Youth on Fire
- Phone: 617-661-2508
- Address: 1 Church St. Cambridge, MA 02138
- Hours: Walk-in hours on M, W, TH from 11PM-5PM. They can only have 2 clients in the space at a time, so it is possible that they may not be able to see you immediately when you stop by.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
- Phone: 617-423-9575
- Email: bridge@bridgeotw.org
- Address: 47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111
- Hours: M-F 9:00AM-4:30PM Call ahead to schedule an intake appointment. Also taking walk-ins
- Doors open at 7 p.m.
- No drugs or alcohol in the space
- We conduct a security check at the door; no weapons are allowed in the space
- Proof of age is required, we will help you if you do not have it
- 22 beds
- Laundry
- Showers
- Clothing and toiletries
- Storage
- Computers and Internet
- Dinner, Breakfast, Snacks
- LGBTQ Inclusive
- Handicap accessible
- Case Management
- Legal Services
- Medical Care
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Drop-in service providers
- Referrals to other service providers
- Resume help and job search support
- Leadership and advocacy opportunities
60-night beds available
See Y2Y Case Manager for more details
Men only, wet
MBTA: Andrew Station or #1 bus from Harvard
617-423-9575
Sign up by 3pm; 18 – 24 only
MBTA: Park Street Station
240 Albany Street, Cambridge
617-661-0600
Beds given at the door
For everyone, Wet
617-547-2841
7:30 – 8am lottery for 14-day beds; 9 – 9:30pm for single night beds
Men and women, dry
MBTA: Harvard Square
Takeaway dinners at the door
7:30 p.m. – Midnight
Arrive before 3pm for lottery at the door
Men’s Inn:
444 Harrison Ave, Boston
MBTA: Broadway, or #9 or #11 bus from Broadway
Women’s Inn:
363 Albany Ave, Boston
MBTA: Broadway
889 Harrison Ave, Boston
617-442-9322
Call 8am M-F for bed lottery
Call 10am Sat.+Sun. for bed lottery
Women only, dry
402 Mass Ave, Cambridge
617-547-3400
Call 7am for bed, must be in by 7pm
Men only, Dry
794 Mass Ave, Boston
617-534-7100
Arrive before 4pm, beds at the door
Women only, wet
130 Boylston St, Boston
617-457-8140
Mon-Fri: 9am – 7pm
Drop-In: Mon & Fri: 9am – 5pm
Drop-In: Friday, 9am – 5pm
402 Mass Ave, Cambridge
Mon: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tue: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wed: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m (women only)
Thur: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (call first)
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362 Green Street, Cambridge
Call 617-349-6340 for an appointment
New Client walk-in hours: 9:00-10:30am and 3:30-5:00pm M-F
Urgent Care center
660 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145
800-981-4357
Accepts walk-ins: 7am to 11pm M-F; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekends. Ask that you call hotline (1-800-981-4357) prior to visiting site
Also has mobile crisis teams (a separate team for young adults under 21, so make sure to tell them if our guest meets that criteria!)
47 West St, Boston, MA 02111
617-423-9575
M-F 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Young adults 14 24
Offers numerous day-time services including appointments with licensed clinical counselors
(617) 864-0795
Cambridge, MA 02139
info@y2ynetwork.org