Housing

  1. Attorney General’s Elder Hotline
    For questions regarding landlord, tenant, and housing issues; also long-term care; identity theft and scams; health insurance.
    Phone: 888-243-5337
    Website: mass.gov/service-details/the-attorney-generals-elder-hotline
  2. Bridgewell
    Housing and homeless services; affordable housing programs and counseling.
    Phone: 781-593-1088
    Website: bridgewell.org
  3. Catholic Charities North
    Homeless prevention, utility and financial assistance. Information and referrals, financial education, and budget counseling also available.
    Phone: 617-464-8071
    Website: ccab.org/?q=location-north-boston
  4. Common Housing Application for MA Programs (CHAMP)
    Application for state-aided public housing and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP).
    Phone: 866-483-6445
    Website: publichousingapplication.ocd.state.ma.us/
  5. Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann
    Service and advocacy center for people with disabilities to support their ability to live independently.
    Phone: 978-741-0077
    Website: ilcnsca.org
  6. Lifebridge
    Provides permanent supported housing for formerly homeless adults as well as transitional shelter. Case managers offer help with applying for health insurance, section 8, and other housing authorities.
    Phone: 978-744-0500
    Website: lifebridgesalem.org
  7. MA Coalition for the Homeless
    Provides services and resources for homeless individuals and families.
    Phone: 781-595-7570
    Website: mahomeless.org
  8. Northeast Legal Aid-Northeast Justice Center
    Free civil legal services to low income and elderly tenants; provides assistance with completing answer and discovery forms to help them defend against eviction.
    Phone: 978-458-1465
    Website: northeastlegalaid.org
  9. North Shore Community Action Programs (NSCAP)
    Advocates help individuals improve their living situation by resolving crises, making referrals, and providing financial assistance with overdue rent, housing “start- up” money, heating, and past-due utility bills.
    Phone: 978-531-0767
    Website: nscap.org
  10. North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC)
    Provides affordable housing and a variety of resources on topics including money management, tenant issues, as well as a Home Buying 101 class.
    Phone: 978-745-8071
    Website: northshorecdc.org
  11. Salem Housing Authority
    Low income public housing authority.
    Phone: 978-744-4431
    Website: salemha.org
  12. Jewish Family & Children’s Service/CJP Direct
    Free information and referral service staffed by eldercare professionals from JF&CS who will connect older adults and their families with resources and programs designed for Jewish elders as well as the best resources available for all older adults and caregivers.
    Phone: 800-980-1982
    Website: jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Older-Adults/CJP-SeniorDirect