Beds at Y2Y
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.
During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, stays at Y2Y are indefinite and beds are offered to guests on the Y2Y Harvard Square waitlist as beds become available
For Young Adults (18-24): To add your name to the waitlist, complete the Y2Y Harvard Square COVID-19 Waitlist Entry Form or call Y2Y between 7pm-8:30am at 617-864-0795 and ask to be added to the waitlist. You will be notified by email or text when a bed is available for you.
For Service Providers: If you are working with a young adult in need of a place to stay, you may submit the Y2Y Harvard Square COVID-19 Waitlist Entry Form on behalf of a client with their consent. You are responsible to inform the client if a bed becomes available for them.
Y2Y RULES
- 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
RESOURCES
- 22 beds
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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@y2ynetwork.org