Beds at Y2Y
Y2Y is a student-run shelter 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 is Open October 15th – April 15th

Open Weekdays 7 p.m. – 8 a.m.  and Weekends 7 p.m. – 9 a.m.| Serving young adults 18-24 years old

30-Day Bed

Instructions
Y2Y’s long-term beds are given away via random lottery. You can enter the lottery in two ways:
1. You can enter via an online form (linked above) starting October 8th. Lottery entries can be submitted until 7:59am on October 15th for that morning’s lottery. Lotteries will take place starting the morning of October 15th. If you win the lottery, you will be notified by 9:15am each morning and you may begin staying at Y2Y that night. Online entrants will be notified of their bed status at the email address(es).
2. You can call Y2Y at 617-864-0795 between 8:00-8:30 a.m. the morning of October 15th and every morning after that. You will be asked for your name and birthday, to ensure eligibility, and given a lottery number. To find out if you have a bed, call back after 8:45 a.m. or come to the entrance of the shelter, where we will post the winning lottery number(s).
Y2Y does not give away any beds at the door.

One-Night Bed

Instructions

To enter the lottery for a 1-night bed, call Y2Y at 617-864-0795 between 9:00-9:30 p.m. You will be asked for your name and birthday, to ensure eligibility, and given a lottery number.

To find out if you have a bed, call back after 9:35 p.m. or come to the door, where winning numbers are posted each night. You must arrive at the shelter by 10:45 p.m. to claim your bed.

Y2Y does not give away any beds at the door.

Y2Y RULES
  • Beds are distributed daily through a lottery
  • Doors open at 7 p.m. 30-day guests must be in the space by 9 p.m. or call Y2Y to let us know they will be late (in by 10:15 p.m.) or taking a “night out”
  • No drugs or alcohol in the space
  • We conduct a security check at the shelter door; no weapons are allowed in the space
  • Proof of age is required, we will help you if you do not have it
RESOURCES
  • 22 thirty-night beds
  • 5 one-night cots
  • Laundry
  • Showers
  • Clothing and toiletries
  • Storage
  • Computers and Internet
  • Dinner, Breakfast, Snacks
  • LGBTQ Inclusive
  • Handicap accessible
SERVICES
  • Case Management
  • Legal Services
  • Medical Care
  • Mental Health Clinicians
  • Drop-in service providers
  • Referrals to other service providers
  • Workshops, such as art and yoga
  • Resume help and job search support
  • Leadership and advocacy opportunities
Additional Resources
If you are unable to stay with us, please see below for additional resources
SHELTERS
112 Southampton St. Shelter
Arrive before 4pm, beds at the door
60-night beds available
See Y2Y Case Manager for more details
Men only, wet
MBTA: Andrew Station or #1 bus from Harvard
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
47 West Street Boston
617-423-9575
Sign up by 3pm; 18 – 24 only
MBTA: Park Street Station
CASPAR Shelter
T Access: Closest to #1 bus from Central or Harvard
240 Albany Street, Cambridge
617-661-0600
Beds given at the door
For everyone, Wet
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter (Nov. 1 – Apr. 15)
66 Winthrop St., Cambridge
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

Pine Street Inn
617-892-9100 (wet)
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

Rosie’s Place
T access: Washington Street and Lenox Street (Silver Line), or #47 bus from Central
889 Harrison Ave, Boston
617-442-9322
Call 8am M-F for bed lottery
Call 10am Sat.+Sun. for bed lottery
Women only, dry
Salvation Army Shelter
T access: Central Square
402 Mass Ave, Cambridge
617-547-3400
Call 7am for bed, must be in by 7pm
Men only, Dry
Woods Mullen Shelter
T access: #1 bus from Harvard
794 Mass Ave, Boston
617-534-7100
Arrive before 4pm, beds at the door
Women only, wet
HEATH CARE SERVICES
Sidney Borum
T access: Boylston Street (Green Line)
130 Boylston St, Boston
617-457-8140
Mon-Fri: 9am –  7pm
Drop-In: Mon & Fri: 9am –  5pm
Drop-In: Friday, 9am – 5pm
Cambridge Healthcare for the Homeless(at the Salvation Army)
T access: Central Square
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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Cambridge Multi-Service Center
T access: Central Square
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
BEST/CSEPS
T access: Davis Square
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!)

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
T access: Park St
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

1 Church Street
(Middle Entrance)
Cambridge, MA 02138

info@y2yharvardsquare.org

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