Housing Advocacy Program

If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, our Housing Advocates can help.

Every year, GLSS’ Housing Advocacy Program helps hundreds of older adults who are homeless or at risk of being displaced from housing.  Our Housing Advocates help eligible seniors find subsidized housing, relocate seniors who are at risk of eviction, and work to resolve landlord/tenant disputes.

Housing Referral Form

Housing Advocates work in close coordination with many other local health and human service organizations, local housing authorities and shelters, public safety officials, Northeast Legal Aid, building managers, and private landlords, as well as other GLSS departments, to identify housing options that best meet individual needs.  Advocates also work with clients to fill out and file housing applications; resolve housing barriers, such as bad credit or legal problems; and obtain public and community benefits.  Referrals to other GLSS programs, including Home Care Services, Hoarding Outreach, and Mobile Mental Health, can be made to assist older adults in achieving housing security.

Who is this program for?

This is a free program for residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott, who are age 60 and older and homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial or other concerns.  

Where can I get more information?

Call 781-599-0110 and ask to speak with a Housing Advocate.

To learn more about aging services in Massachusetts, call

1-800-243-4636

or visit massoptions.org.