Below are 5 shelters for homeless in Essex, MA County.

Bethel Transitional Apartments provide transitional housing and case management to formerly homeless women and their children. Families live in their own apartments for up to 2 years while they participate in job training and learn to be self sufficient. Many residents participate in the Bethel Business Center described above. The Case Manager assists each family in finding permanent housing once employed and stabilized in a job.

Columbia Park Apartments consists of 32 affordable apartment units in a historic setting along a quiet, tree-lined boulevard in Haverhill. The apartments are rented to community members at market value. With Emmaus as owner, developer, and property manager, the Columbia Park Apartments have been restored to their original splendor.

Emerson Street Apartments offers 12 units of permanent independent housing for homeless disabled individuals. Eligible men and women live separately in their own apartments and receive rental subsidies through the Haverhill Housing Authority. Emmaus Inc. is the project sponsor and property manager

Gilead House is a supportive transitional residence for mentally ill adults who are recovering from substance abuse. Residents have their own rooms and share a kitchen and common room Gilead House reserves four rooms for homeless community members who would benefit from group living. The 24-hour staff helps residents set goals, access needed services, and work towards more independent living.

Jericho House provides six units of Safe Haven supportive housing program for chronically homeless men and women. The program targets individuals living with severe mental illness and/or addictions.