Homelessness Statistics for Berkshire, MA
Total Homeless persons in Berkshire County Massachusetts in 2019
546
There are an estimated 546 homeless individuals in Berkshire County Massachusetts. That is a -16% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
184
Unsheltered individuals in families
0
Sheltered individuals
328
Unsheltered individuals
34
Sheltered families
55
Unsheltered families
0
Total Homeless families in Berkshire County Massachusetts in 2019
55
There are an estimated 546 homeless individuals in Berkshire County Massachusetts. That is a -16% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Berkshire County Massachusetts
Total Chronic Homeless in Berkshire County Massachusetts
48
There are 1 more homeless individuals in Berkshire County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a 2% increase.
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
33
Unsheltered Chronic
15
Veteran Homelessness in Berkshire County Massachusetts
Sheltered
171
Unsheltered
1
Total Veteran Homeless
172
There are more homeless individuals in Berkshire County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Berkshire County Massachusetts
Sheltered
22
Unsheltered
1
Total Homeless Youth
23
There are 7 more homeless youths in Berkshire County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a 44% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Berkshire County Massachusetts
1,335
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Berkshire County Massachusetts
2
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 255 emergency shelter beds in Berkshire County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 261 Transitional Housing beds in Berkshire County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 620 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Berkshire County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 152 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Berkshire County.
Berkshire County, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services
2 Homeless Shelter Listings in Berkshire County
Bartons Crossing Emergency (BCAC)
Pittsfield, MA
Emergency* 16 beds available for 60 days, transitional* beds available for up to 2 year. Services: Case Management at the Shelter includes budget counselin [...]
Turner House Living Center for Veterans
Williamstown, MA
We're not a shelter but rather a 10 bed transitional residence for homeless veterans; we offer housing, food, clothing, case management, group work. Call for more information if you are [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
395 19 367 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
122 0 |
66 12 |
220 0 |
24 1 |
| 2015 Total | 781 | 122 | 78 | 220 | 25 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
427 28 198 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
57 0 |
36 12 |
265 1 |
17 1 |
| 2016 Total | 653 | 57 | 48 | 266 | 18 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
365 55 137 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
41 0 |
18 29 |
209 4 |
22 6 |
| 2017 Total | 557 | 41 | 47 | 213 | 28 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
352 54 245 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
66 0 |
42 5 |
188 4 |
11 5 |
| 2018 Total | 651 | 66 | 47 | 192 | 16 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
328 34 184 0 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
55 0 |
33 15 |
171 1 |
22 1 |
| 2019 Total | 546 | 55 | 48 | 172 | 23 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 133 | 1.0% | 1344 | 30.6% | 87.9% |
| 2016 | 135 | 3.6% | 1199 | 40.2% | 88.4% |
| 2017 | 100 | 3.2% | 1165 | 35.9% | 93.0% |
| 2018 | 80 | 5.6% | 1248 | 30.3% | 93.3% |
| 2019 | 159 | 4.4% | 1011 | 30.3% | 90.1% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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