Safe Home Programs

Massachusetts has established some safe home programs. These are similar to shelter programs, but are very short term—usually providing a place to stay for only a few days. Some of the safe home programs are designed to meet the needs of those survivors that the shelter programs can not accommodate. A safe home program will work with the family or individual to find another safe place to go at the end of their stay. Similar to shelters, safe home programs will provide some support services to survivors, including crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. Like shelter programs, safe home programs can be accessed through all the hotlines. Safe home programs are typically free.