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A man seeks shelter in the Hynes Convention Center MBTA station. The City of Boston is working to provide services and resources to aid people who are homeless this winter. HA NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City aids individuals affected by homelessness during cold months

Andy Vo November 29, 2018
With winter storms and freezing temperatures approaching, the City of Boston has been working with numerous city agencies, homeless shelters and other community partners to provide resources and services to aid the individuals affected by homelessness this winter.
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announces a Personal Advancement for Individuals in Recovery initiative, which will support residents recovering from substance abuse. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

City launches initiative to aid residents in substance abuse recovery

Shannon Larson September 26, 2017

A new citywide pilot initiative will help out around 40 at-risk individuals in the early stages of substance abuse recovery by awarding them stipends to support their efforts. Boston Mayor Martin...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh launches a partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department to provide recovery services for inmates. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh, Tompkins announce expansion of recovery services for inmates

Abigail Freeman February 7, 2017

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh  partnered with Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins to provide an expansion of recovery services for Suffolk County inmates during incarceration and after release, according...

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has announced a new hotline service for people struggling with substance abuse and drug addiction. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Mayor’s Office begins 311 for Recovery Services hotline

Steven Barry September 16, 2016

A new hotline service aimed to help Boston residents battling substance abuse and addiction was launched Tuesday by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, according to a press release. The service, called 311 for...

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