If you are experiencing housing insecurity, NSCC may be able to assist you. The College has relationships with organizations in the local community that are set up to assist students who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness while at NSCC.
If you need assistance, please complete the Here to Help application. You may also reach out to the Dean of Students Office (email: deanofstudents@northshore.edu) for more immediate assistance.
Information for Families:
If you have a dependent under 21 or are pregnant, visit your local Department of Transitional
Assistance (DTA) office. Find your local Department of Transitional Assistance office.
Information for Individuals:
Individuals aged 18 and over: call local shelters for bed availability. Find a list of shelters in your area.
Individuals aged 17–24 years: call or visit ‘The Haven Project’
The Haven Project
57 Munroe Street
Lynn, MA 01901
781-913-5738
Drop-in hours from 4:00pm – 7:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The Haven Project website
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Locations
45 Congress Street
Salem, MA 01970
7:00am – 5:00pm
245 Commercial Street
Malden, MA 02148
7:45am – 5:00pm
280 Merrimack St.
Lawrence, MA 01843
7:00am – 5:00pm
Please call DTA 24/7 Assistance line: 1-877-382-2363
Department of Transitional Assistance website
Massachusetts Homeless Shelter Directory
Massachusetts Homeless Shelter Directory website
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
Phone: 781-595-7570
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless website