The Yawkey building entrance is now closed.

As of April 29, BMC’s Yawkey building doors are closed as an entrance. All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter the hospital via the Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk. Learn more.

Help with Employment, Food, Housing, and More

Assistance with Food and Other Daily Needs

Women, Infants and Children: Register for the WIC Nutrition Program to receive healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and more, free of charge to families who qualify

StreetCred: Tax preparation assistance for families whose children are patients of BMC

Department of Transitional Assistance and SNAP: Assists families in meeting basic needs and achieving long-term economic self-efficiency 

Boston Low Income Resources: Help for needs like food, heating, and public transportation fare

Saving for the Future

BabySteps: MA program that helps you save for your child’s future education 

Compass Working Capital: Savings and financial coaching programs 

Bank On Boston: Helps you open a checking or savings account to save, grow, and access your money 

Boston Builds Credit: Help to build and increase your credit score, which can help build wealth

Women's Money Matters: Help to build financial wellness, confidence, and security for low-income women

Employment Resources

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission: Services for people with disabilities, such as training, employment, and federal benefits

Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development: Employment assistance, medical leave, and unemployment benefits

Find a MassHire Career Center: Search for MA employment and training services near you 

Employment Options: Community, education, employment, and other support for people in mental health recovery 

Youth Engagement and Employment: Job-related resources and trainings for young people in Boston 

More Than Words: Empowers people ages 16-24 by giving them a paid job, support, and more 

Housing

St. Mary's Home: Housing and skill-building for pregnant and parenting teenagers and their infants/toddlers

Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Shelter, medical care, and support for homeless, runaway, and at-risk people ages 14-24

Financial Help for Homebuyers: Help for eligible first-time homebuyers

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT): Rental assistance for people facing eviction, loss of utilities, or other housing emergencies