offered by

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Department of Public Health

Homelessness Support During COVID-19

The Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Command Center and MEMA are standing up local and regional solutions to support the homeless community.

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Isolation and Recovery Sites

Homeless individuals who are COVID-19 positive and can safely isolate without medical supervision can stay in an Isolation and Recovery Site.

Guidance

FAQ for Cities and Towns regarding FEMA Reimbursement for Quarantine/Isolation Solutions, updated April 27, 2020
Support for Drop in and Access Centers during COVID-19, April 13, 2020

DPH Guidance, updated May 19, 2020:

Additional Resources

COVID 19 and Homelessness: The Massachusetts Response (PDF 899.83 KB)