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Emergency Shelter

A vital safety net, our emergency shelters provide individuals and families the opportunity to regain stability and receive personalized support to transition into permanent housing.

At Tedford Housing, we provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals and families facing homelessness can get back on their feet. Our emergency shelters offer more than just a place to stay—they lay the groundwork for long-term housing solutions. Shelter guests work one-on-one with dedicated case managers to develop personalized housing stability plans and take concrete steps toward securing permanent housing.

Tedford operates two shelters in Brunswick:

  • Adult Shelter: A 16-bed facility, staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, that provies a safe space for individuals in need. This shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If full, please continue calling for availability.
    To check bed availability at the adult shelter, call 207-729-1161, ext. #104

  • Family Shelter: With six units for families with children, this shelter also offers on-site case management, providing tailored support as families work toward achieving long-term housing solutions.
    To place your family on the wait-list, call 207-729-1161, ext. #113

3D Rendering of Tedford's new emergency shelter facility

Tedford’s New Home: Opening Winter 2025-26!

Tedford Housing’s new emergency shelter facility will provide a safe, dignified space for individuals and families to rebuild their lives. With 60% increased capacity and full ADA accessibility, this facility is essential to meet the growing demand for shelter and services. Our current resources have long been outstripped by community need, and the demand for shelter far exceeds the capacity of our existing spaces. This new facility will combine our two existing shelters into one comprehensive building, featuring separate wings—one for adults and one for families. Administrative offices will be located in the middle, streamlining operations and creating a less stressful environment for both guests and staff.

Located on Thomas Point Rd. in Brunswick’s Cook’s Corner neighborhood, the facility’s central location provides easy access to healthcare, employment, transportation, and other vital services. It will strengthen collaborations with local agencies, enhancing the social safety net for those experiencing homelessness and supporting our mission to reduce homelessness in the southern Midcoast.

“This new facility will be a critical piece of public health infrastructure for the Midcoast, especially at a time when 40% of local households are living paycheck to paycheck. When we realize our vision of a stronger safety net, it's not just individuals who benefit—it's families, employers, schools, and the entire community.” -Andrew Lardie, Executive Director

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