We offer comfort & stability. Families with a child in cancer treatment needs a place to stay.
Christopher’s Haven manages nine fully furnished and equipped apartments and a private community recreation area known as “The Loft” at One Emerson Place in Boston. Our “community” of apartments and The Loft are located on two floors of the high-rise residential building located across the street from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and in close proximity to other area medical centers.
Out-of-town families with a child actively receiving outpatient care for cancer at a local medical center are eligible to stay at Christopher’s Haven. Siblings are an important part of the Christopher’s Haven community. Our staff ensures the siblings of the child receiving treatment are included in events and programs. Activities include summer camps, excursions, sporting events tickets, and other experiences. All siblings are part of any program or activity offered at Christopher’s Haven.
We are located at One Emerson Place in Boston, MA directly behind Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). If your child is scheduled to receive outpatient cancer treatment at a local Boston children’s hospital, you are eligible to stay with us. The minimum stay at Christopher’s Haven is four weeks, during which time your child must actively be receiving outpatient cancer care in Boston. Most stays, however, typically last between six to eight weeks.
We have studio apartments, one bedroom apartments and a two bedroom apartments. We will not guarantee any specific apartment to a family. The apartments are first come first serve rotation. We do our best to give families with larger families one bedroom apartments. We are not always able to accommodate everyone. Each apartment is fully furnished with a queen, twin, and pullout bed as well as a smart television and Wi-Fi. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, pots, pans and utensils. Each apartment has a full bathroom.The apartments are furnished with blankets/linens and towels.
Yes, each apartment has a private mailbox located in the main lobby of the apartment building. To have mail or packages sent to you during the duration of your stay, use the following address:
(Your Name)
1 Emerson Place Apt. 2 – (Your Apartment Letter)
Boston, MA 02114
Laundry facilities are available on-site in the basement of the building. We also have a beautiful gym available to you in the basement.
No, residents are responsible for purchasing their own food and preparing their own meals. Frequently, volunteers will come and prepare dinners for families in our community loft.
You should bring any personal belongings (like toiletries and your “can’t live without it” pillow) that will make you and your family feel more at home.
Each apartment is fully furnished with a queen, twin, and pullout bed as well as a smart television and Wi-Fi. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. Each apartment has a full bathroom. The apartments are furnished with blankets/linens and towels.
Fifty dollars a night is the donation requested for use of our Units/Apartments. Please contact our Family Services Manager about additional resources that may be available to help.
Prior to moving in, you are welcome to tour Christopher’s Haven. Please contact the Family Services Manager to set up an appointment to ensure that someone will be available to speak with you and give you a tour. Out of consideration for current guests, we cannot guarantee that you will see the actual apartment you will be staying in.
Yes, we can accept third-party payments from individuals or organizations to pay for the cost of a family’s stay. To discuss options for third-party payments, please contact us.
The minimum stay at Christopher’s Haven is four weeks, during which time your child must actively be receiving outpatient cancer care in Boston. Most stays, however, typically last between six to eight weeks.
If your child is scheduled to receive outpatient cancer treatment at a local Boston Children’s Hospital, please fill out our reservation application, and the Family Services Manager will reach out to you and discuss eligibility.
We are located at One Emerson Place in Boston, MA directly behind Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Christopher’s Haven is located in the heart of Boston with easy access to the MBTA Green Line (Science Park) and the Red Line (Charles/MGH).
There is discounted patient parking available at MGH. Please ask your social worker about pre-paid parking passes to the MGH garages.
