Homelessness Statistics for Bristol, MA

, Massachusetts

Total Homeless persons in Bristol County Massachusetts in 2019

256

There are an estimated 256 homeless individuals in Bristol County Massachusetts. That is a 23% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

184

There are 184 in Bristol that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Bristol that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

38

There are 184 in Bristol that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

34

There are 184 in Bristol that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

47

There are 47 in Bristol that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Bristol that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Bristol County Massachusetts in 2019

47

There are an estimated 256 homeless individuals in Bristol County Massachusetts. That is a 23% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Bristol County Massachusetts

Total Chronic Homeless in Bristol County Massachusetts

14

There are -19 less homeless individuals in Bristol County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a -58% drop .

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

Sheltered chronic

5

There are 47 in Bristol that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

9

There are 0 in Bristol that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Bristol County Massachusetts

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

3

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

3

There are more homeless individuals in Bristol County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Bristol County Massachusetts

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

1

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

1

Total Homeless Youth

2

There are -3 more homeless youths in Bristol County Massachusetts than in 2018. That is a -60% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Bristol County Massachusetts

388

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Bristol County Massachusetts

7

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 251 emergency shelter beds in Bristol County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 50 Transitional Housing beds in Bristol 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 73 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Bristol 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 0 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Bristol County.

Bristol County, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services

7 Homeless Shelter Listings in Bristol County

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Attleboro, MA

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Last Updated Ago Added Jan 25, 2010
Samaritan House Homeless Shelter for Men and Women

Samaritan House Homeless Shelter for Men and Women

Taunton, MA

Homeless shelter for singles.The Samaritan House is a sober transitional homeless shelter for men and women in Taunton, Massachusetts. It has 20 beds on multiple floors and is staffed 24 [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 17, 2023
FOCUS Family Resource Center

FOCUS Family Resource Center

Attleboro, MA

Community Care Services is a private, non-profit corporation that provides emotional, educational and behavioral support to more than 7,500 children, adults, elders, and families annually throughout S [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 9, 2010
Harbour House Family Center

Harbour House Family Center

New Bedford , MA

Family shelter. Shelter for families. Southeast Family Services (SFS) Family Centers (Fall River Family Center, Harbour House Family Center, and Taunton Family Center) help families by pro [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 28, 2020
Attleboro Area Council of Churches

Attleboro Area Council of Churches

Attleboro, MA

This is NOT a homeless shelter. They provide a program called Homes With Heart. Homes With Heart is a HUD sponsored program that's purpose is to find nd secure permanent housing for chroni [...]

Last Updated Ago Added May 28, 2014
Sister Rose's House

Sister Rose's House

New Bedford, MA

Sister Rose's House is a Dry Men's Shelter and is staffed 24 hours a day. The program offers a wide range of supportive services including assessment, job skills training, budgeting information, and a [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 22, 2017
House of Hope New Bedford

House of Hope New Bedford

New Bedford, MA

This is not a free service. This is a for cost Addiction Recovery service. Call for costs.Our Mission is to provide a safe and positive atmosphere for recovery to those in need STRUCTURED [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 9, 2015

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
35
41
164
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


45
0


7
10


5
3


10
1
2015 Total 240 45 17 8 11
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
29
27
187
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


55
0


1
12


1
5


1
5
2016 Total 243 55 13 6 6
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
45
36
153
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


40
0


2
15


3
0


3
6
2017 Total 234 40 17 3 9
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
40
42
126
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


34
0


8
25


1
3


2
3
2018 Total 208 34 33 4 5
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
38
34
184
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


47
0


5
9


3
0


1
1
2019 Total 256 47 14 3 2
*Key
  • 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 155 3.7% 60 59.8% 26.7%
2016 192 2.3% 282 50.0% 95.2%
2017 171 2.6% 400 47.0% 100.0%
2018 155 1.3% 216 47.2% 100.0%
2019 200 4.6% 237 52.0% 100.0%
*Key
  • 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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