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.
October 15th – April 15th
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
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, 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 by 10:45 p.m. to claim your bed.
Y2Y does not give away any beds at the door.
- 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 door; no weapons are allowed in the space
- Proof of age is required, we will help you if you do not have it
- 22 thirty-night beds
- 5 one-night cots
- 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
- Workshops, such as art and yoga
- 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
1 Church Street
(Middle Entrance)
Cambridge, MA 02138
info@y2ynetwork.org