Lowell Transitional Living Center

Category: Homeless shelter in Lowell, Massachusetts

Address: 193 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA

Phone: +19784589888

Reviews

SSSlayerWolf

Oct 13, 2019

I’m only writing this because I’ve seen people saying how it’s nice and drug free I needed to explain that there is a dry shelter part of the year and the during the colder months there is another section open to anybody and it gets full, really full. All types of people there from mental disorders, chronic homeless and also people like myself just trying to overcome a bad situation I put myself in. Saying that, people come in all kinds of messed up and for some people it can be triggering. Just so you know, now you know.

james hurley

Dec 21, 2018

Ok So first off most of the staff here is pretty awesome! But like anyplace, you have your buzzards! You have clients who have medical issues, substance abuse problems, mental health issues, etc. There all kinds like liars, thieves, addicts, etc. This is the elements of the ever increasing homeless population! And I live amongst them! It is so disheartening and denigrating to half to see some things happen. Because it feels like it will reflect on me!

DANIEL FERMIN

Jun 3, 2018

I liked it because there was alot of freedom but yet you never know when they will drug test you by giving you a bottle to pee in and. Someone of the same sex will go in with you unlike lawrence they give you a locker and you must buy your own lock & πŸ”‘ key, they tell you not to bring food in your living quarters to avoid cockroach and other bugs. I once found 2 bedbugs and I took pics of them and i told the director of the place that I was going to the Lowell city hall to show them the pics so we could get funding to hire an exterminator to get rid of them and this woman starts to FREAK OUT!! I mean she did not city hall involved.but anyways as far as your question goes.....NO,, they aren't supposed to touch you.there is and old guy at the front, mention my name to him or show him my pic and he'll treat you with respect.im not trying to show off its that when I went there i worked hard and respected all you deserved it.

Princess Charming

Mar 22, 2018

I did not have a bad experience when I stayed here. Most of the staff/volunteers were very friendly and helpful. I took a star away for the staff members who treated the people like it was their fault their life sucked. Also, for the staff who are supposed to help with becoming independent. They ignore you as much as possible. All in all it was a good shelter. Very reasonable, drug and alcohol free shelter. Abide by the rules and do your part and things will go smoothly. Good luck and God bless on your journey.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have a list of things you need at the center. I am currently cleaning out a home for a relative and would like as many items as possible to a worthy institution? Where and when can these items be donated?

erin Noonan-Descoteaux | Aug 31, 2019
Kathy Haines | Dec 3, 2021

I have all new tooth brushes, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste 50 hats. Backpacks. Lotion. Blankets. Hardly used blankets. May I donate these items.

I have two giant bags of nice cloths (jeans, tops,sweater etc) & would very much like to donate. Are there many females there?

karen koumjian | Aug 31, 2019
charles turner | Aug 31, 2019

Yes there's plenty of females there

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can a mother with a teenage son stay there

Bunny-Anne Russell | Aug 30, 2020
james hurley | Aug 30, 2020

LTLC should but don't try to accommodate a mother with a child under 19. As someone else noted the house of hope is by far your best bet in an emergency situation. You CA go to cut on Kirk st. Diagonal from lowell high school Mon to fri 8am I think that least 5 pm. No weekends! Good luck! God bless!

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How long are you able to stay in this shelter because the one i was before you will have to leave by 8 o clock in the morning and they dont let you in until 5 o clock in the evening

Elizabeth Suarez (Giggles) | Aug 31, 2019
Michelle Largay | Aug 31, 2019

you have to be out by 7am and check in is at 4 but they don't let you back in the bed area until 7pm

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Am looking to help a great guy drug free for 5 month's.but has no family here at all is this shelter a day by day or can they stayed and be help to stand back into Society.he's great at working and has all papers legal.and how's the. Protocol.

Ada Gonzalez | Aug 31, 2019
James Guadalupe | Aug 31, 2019

Just go in no questions ask.

Can staff physically touch clients

Gabby Fortier | Aug 31, 2018
Robert Epolito | Aug 31, 2018

Not approved behavior at all

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Does the shelter allow service animals?

Dawn Tallard | Aug 31, 2018
jenelle bell | Aug 31, 2018

I live there. I can ask and find out.

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If a people in the shelter petition to have another person kicked out,how much time do they have to be out?

Erica LaPorte | Aug 31, 2018
Erica LaPorte | Aug 31, 2018

Wat if is just because they dont want them there,no one wants him there.do you think they will have him out by friday?people r gettin mad cuz he has been indoors for over 2mths now,he dont do nothing, but sit in a corner on his laptop and/or his fone all day everyday.wat do u think????

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I got some bags full of my old clothes it’s only for girls though. Do I just drop it off??

Sophie Meach | Aug 31, 2018
Andrea Kousounadis | Aug 31, 2018

Yes you can just go to the front desk and give it to them and they take it

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What's the meal schedule

Maurice Cote | Aug 31, 2018
Robert Epolito | Aug 31, 2018

Breakfast at 6:30 lunch at 11:30 dinner at 5:30 everyday

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Can a young adult stay here? What are your rules?

Vivi Santiago | Apr 2, 2022
Lori Boumil | Apr 2, 2022

One must be 18 t stay at LTLC has a lot of rules ppl are rude staff is good u get 3 meals a day a bed t sleep in have t be up and out by 6:30 be out all day back in by 6:30 for the dorms u get 3 smoke breaks after that if u take meds u can get them at 7:15 over all it an ok place

If I'm buying something online to donate, can I just ship it directly to the LTLC or do I ship it to my house and then bring it over to the LTLC?

Maddy 939 | Feb 1, 2022
Janine Forest | Feb 1, 2022

You can probably do either. If you bring it yourself they can give you a receipt for your taxes. If ordering online, you may want to call in advance and get the name to direct the delivery to and let them know to expect the item when it arrives. It will most likely be Isaiah. You may also want to check to see if it's something they need. Sometimes people try to bring children's clothes, but it's not a family shelter and they don't have space to keep it. Some items are almost always need but others times they have an abundance of donations and a lack of space. There is a second shelter for n Appleton Street at the Life Connection Center.

Do you have to leave during the day

Raymond Borrero | Aug 30, 2021
Jen Botos | Aug 30, 2021

The time actually depends on if you are in protocol or the dorms. Times listed by the other response are for protocol. If you are in the dorms you actually don't have to leave until 7am

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are you allowed pets considering a medical condition with dr note

Harmony Labbe | Aug 30, 2021
Shannon Page | Aug 30, 2021

Not exactly sure. I don't see anyone being able to turn away a working dog

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Can I bring food in with me to eat

Gerald Fraize | Aug 30, 2020
Shannan Dunn | Aug 30, 2020

NO! THAT'S NOT ALLOWED! They have arbitrary rules at the shelter. If you're special enough, you might be allowed to, but most often, you are told to throw it out.

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Do the accept mattress toppers in good shape

Kathy Santosuosso | Aug 30, 2020
Christina Holland | Aug 30, 2020

They take pretty much everything I'm there now

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Is the shelter being shut dowm

David Murphy | Aug 31, 2019
Aaron C. | Aug 31, 2019

Not any time soon.

Do they have locker's for personal items

Peter Ventura | Aug 31, 2019
james hurley | Aug 31, 2019

Yes asmall gym locker tupe. You need your own lock.

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What do you need in to be able to stay here

Crimzon PM | Aug 31, 2019
Crimzon PM | Aug 31, 2019

What do you mean? Im asking for a friend, who is from another town, what kind of id would they need? And are the staff rude and mean?

If you do not have an ID, you can stay

Roberto Holguin | Aug 31, 2019
James Guadalupe | Aug 31, 2019

You need id

But he can get to the women in the bathroom n he will take pics to blackmail the women, he is a rapist

Erica LaPorte | Aug 31, 2018
Michelle Largay | Aug 31, 2018

Men and women have separate bathrooms. Women go in the one in the kitchen and men can't use it

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Jason langtry has by caught by ppl in shelter looking up: how to stangle a woman without leaving marks and he has commented that the way to keep a woman in control, is to punch them in the face.are women really safe????????

Erica LaPorte | Aug 31, 2018
Andrea Kousounadis | Aug 31, 2018

No common sorry I cannot common in this questionπŸ˜”πŸ˜”πŸ˜”

How can the shelter have a rapist living with woman he can get a in the bathrooms,my brother jason langtry lives there at shelter and has abused,bit,pinched,chocked, and raped my mother. This shelter lets anything in there. Women are not safe there.

Erica LaPorte | Aug 31, 2018
Ada Gonzalez | Aug 31, 2019

Just looking for a male friend to help him start life.he needs a job a save for a down payment..but Jessica Laporte.if your brother has this behaviour why not notified the shelter you could save some else life or the police.I think they don't have the time to check backgrounds on every one daily..

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Wat if is just because they dont want them there,no one wants him there.do you think they will have him out by friday?people r gettin mad cuz he has been indoors for over 2mths now,he Just sits in the corner on his laptop or his fone all day everyday

Erica LaPorte | Aug 31, 2018
Andrea Kousounadis | Aug 31, 2018

How old he is and what's his name if you can tell me maybe I can do something I'll I don't promise

What are the business hours?

Crystal Perry | Aug 31, 2018
Andrea Kousounadis | Aug 31, 2018

9 am to 5 pm and is people around clock to help if anyone needs help...

How can my brother get in the shelter

Joan Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2018
Jon Trebilcock | Aug 31, 2018

Monday thru Friday, from 11am-1pm, go to the main desk at 189 Middlesex St. He'll fill out a questionnaire & take a drug/alcohol test. If he's clean, he should get a bed.

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What time is dinner

Barry Yemma | Aug 31, 2018
Marvin Moses | Aug 31, 2018

Ice Age 5

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