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DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

By Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

Hours of operation
Monday: 8:30 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Contact

MSC Front Desk
617-349-6340

Location

362 Green Street
3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Riverside

Additional information

We provide case management services to assist with the prevention of evictions and resolve landlord/tenant problems. We also house the Haitian Service Coordinator, who provides case management, translation/referrals and limited immigration services. The Cambridge Coordinated Access (C-CAN) Specialist is based at our office, conducting assessments and making referrals for eligible folks experiencing homelessness.

Last updated August 24, 2020.

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Current programs

Program

Eliot Community Human Services at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

Eliot Community Human Services' mental health shelter specialist is a clinical social worker that works closely with the Mass. Department of Mental Health, offering a wide range of services.

Program

Financial Assistance at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

The Multi-Service Center can provide housing-related financial assistance towards eviction prevention funds and move-in costs, especially for individuals and families who are exiting homelessness.

Program

Case Management at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

Our Case Managers assist people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless, or other Cambridge individuals or families in need of short-term support.

Program

Support for Tenants at Risk (STAR) at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

The STAR program serves low-income Cambridge tenants facing eviction who have been issued a Summary Process Summons and Complaint, offering financial and clinical support towards tenancy preservation.

Program

Cambridge Haitian Services at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

The Cambridge Haitian Services program addresses the social services needs of the Haitian community living in Cambridge, with an emphasis on Haitians serving Haitians.

Program

Housing Search Workshop at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

All are welcome to attend this group conversation on navigating the housing search process. Participants will learn about tools and strategies to assist their housing search and self-advocacy.

Program

Legal Services at the MSC

DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)

Riverside

We (CASLS) provide free legal advice for low income families and individuals in Cambridge, by MSC case manager referral, with shelter, affordable housing, and public benefits issues.

Program

Cambridge Housing Stabilization Program: City of Cambridge

City of Cambridge, DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), and Community Development Department

We help eligible people whose rent, condominium fees, or cooperative carrying charges exceed 35% of their income. We provide a subsidy for the amount housing costs exceeding 35% of their income.