WRAP House
WRAP House is a 18-bed transitional housing stability and support home for individuals identifying as female age 18+.
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SEMCOA’s mission is to advocate for and provide support to individuals, families, and communities in the areas of substance use, mental illness, domestic violence, homelessness, and parenting.
This diverse scope provides wraparound services for those in need.
SEMCOA’s origins date to 1971 when it was founded in the City of New Bedford. Since then, the agency has shifted, merged, and grown to meet expanding needs. The thread that connects all of SEMCOA’s projects and programs is an effort to support individuals and families on their journeys towards self-sufficiency and independence.
Our four family centers provide emergency shelter and case management services to families experiencing homelessness.
Situated in the heart of the historic downtown/lower Highlands neighborhood, Fall River Family Center is centrally located, convenient to the public library, bus terminal, and Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Harbour House Family Center, which opened in 2001, is located in a residential section of New Bedford on the bus line, and childcare services are available at the on-site child development center.
Taunton Family Center is also situated in a residential area, within walking distance of downtown Taunton and near supermarkets, the Registry of Motor Vehicles, library, post office, and Morton Hospital.
Wareham Family Center is located conveniently on Rte. 6, providing families access to commercial and recreational activities.
Phone: 508-679-2109
Fax: 508-676-6694
257 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA 02720
Admission Policy: Families are referred by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
This center can accommodate up to 7 families/28 participants at one time.
Phone: 508-992-6027
Fax: 508-992-5017
713 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746
Admission Policy: Families are referred by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
This center can accommodate up to 16 families/52 participants at one time.
Phone: 508-738-5142
Fax: 508-738-5163
74 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Admission Policy: Families are referred by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
This center accommodates up to 7 families/25 participants at one time.
3224 Cranberry Highway
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
This emergency shelter has the capacity to house 30 homeless families.
Trauma-informed staff provides essential wraparound services at our family centers. Families are supported in all aspects of their journey towards self-sufficiency, with their primary goal of rapidly re-housing in sustainable permanent housing. Families receive a comprehensive assessment upon entering the family center and participate in the development of short and long-term goals. Moreover, they are provided with assistance beyond the basic necessities to sustain activities associated with daily living.
Case managers work with families on challenges based on a family’s particular needs: examples include addressing parenting issues, maintaining healthy nutrition, registering for GED or ESOL classes, applying for job training, and addressing domestic violence. Outside referrals are made for added support services, as needed. A supportive foundation is established for families (case management), so when they transition into permanent housing, they are less likely to return to the shelter system.
If you are a family seeking shelter, call the Massachusetts Emergency Family Shelter Contact Line: Monday – Friday 8 AM-5 PM at 866-584-0653.
To learn more about these services, please contact us today!