CLICK HERE FOR COVID-19 RESOURCES Menu HOUSING SERVICES Emergency Shelter Get Help Now When there's no place else to turn If you ever find yourself without a home, Action Inc.’s Emergency Homeless Shelter is here to help. We can provide a safe and comfortable place for you to stay while we help you find permanent, affordable housing. Our shelter is open to individuals ages 18 and older. We know that finding a place to live is often just the first step. We’ll work with you to tackle issues that may have caused you to become homeless. We’ll connect you to resources and services that will help you become more stable and move forward. PLEASE NOTE: Space at our Emergency Homeless Shelter is limited and beds may not be available. Please call 978-282-1000 with questions. Partnerships We work together with partners throughout our community to provide comprehensive services at our shelter. Our partners at North Shore Community Health/Gloucester Family Health Center provide Healthcare for the Homeless services and Eliot Community Human Services offers on-site mental health counseling at the shelter. Backyard Growers helped us turn the yard into a garden, which produces fresh vegetables for our shelter kitchen. Shelter guests receive bagged lunches that have been generously donated by the Cape Ann Interfaith Commission. We greatly appreciate the support we receive from the community. * At this time, the Emergency Shelter is only accepting donations of unexpired food items. Please contact the shelter at 978-283-4125 or shelter@actioninc.org before making a donation. Frequently asked questions I'm homeless. How can I get a bed at the shelter? Does the shelter serve meals? Are there other services available at the shelter? Can I bring my children? Can I donate clothes, toiletries, or household goods to the shelter? Contact us for more information Erin George Director of Housing Services 978-282-1000 NEWS News & Press Releases View All 11.5.21 Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund Launches to Help Thousands of Local Children COMMUNITY - 10.27.21 Mayoral Candidates Discuss Economic Opportunity Help Change Lives You can help change lives by supporting Action Inc.'s integrated approach to reducing poverty. Donate Join Our Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with our latest news & events. Name* Email* Submit 180 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 Tel: 978-282-1000 Fax: 978-283-0523 ©2021 Action Inc. All rights reserved. Quick Links Careers Contact FAQs Resources Staff Resource Center We're Social Visit Our Facebook Page Visit Our Linked In Page