The following programs provide emergency shelter in Berkshire County. In all, they provided shelter for 428 households last year. The figures are for the fiscal year that ended June 30:
Construct Inc.
What it is: This nearly 50-year-old program provides housing, support and educational services in southern Berkshire County to people who have lost a home or cannot afford to maintain safe, decent and affordable housing.
Where: 41 Mahaiwe St., Great Barrington
People served: 41
Waiting list as of June 30: 80
To get help: 413-528-1985
ServiceNet Inc.
What it is: Nonprofit human resources agency operating throughout four Western Massachusetts counties
Where: Offices and resource center at 141 North St., Pittsfield; shelter sites elsewhere in Pittsfield
Served at Barton's Crossing winter shelter: 131
Served at Barton's Crossing emergency shelter: 118
Served at Our Friends House family shelter (two programs): 51
Served at Our Friends House (other sites): 99
To get help: 413-585-1300, general number; Barton's Crossing, 413-442-1445
Louison House
What it is: A 22-bed transitional housing program that has operated since 1990 as a nonprofit
Where: 149 Church St., North Adams
People served: 54
Families served: 13
To get help: 413-663-6323
Soldier On
What it is: Human services program that runs housing and other programs for veterans around the region, including a 71-bed transitional housing program in Pittsfield and a 165-bed shelter at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Northampton.
Where: 360 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield
Number of winter shelter beds: 10
To get help: 413-236-5644
SOURCES: Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority and agencies named