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Action, Inc. (The) Emergency Homeless Shelter

Non-Profit - Community

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About this facility

Hours
5 p.m. to 8 a.m., seven days per week, 365 days per year.
Fee for service
Unknown
Service
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Notes

Ralph Johnson, Shelter Director
978-283-4125 (after 5 p.m.)
978-282-1000 (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

As this is an emergency shelter prospective guests are requested to arrive at 370 Main Street at 5 p.m. to be assured of a bed.

Highlights:

- bed and a hot meal on a nightly basis
- breakfast and bag lunch prior to leaving the shelter
- on-site mental health and substance abuse counseling
- medical referrals
- housing advocacy and search
- job counseling and referrals
- employment and training assistance
- benefits and medical insurance counseling
- advocacy, income maintenance and crisis counseling
- a safe facility with a caring staff

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This program is generously supported by grants from:
- The City of Gloucester Community Development Block Grant
- MA Department of Transitional Assistance
- The McCarthy Family Foundation