Health And Safety, Financial Assistance

This list contains several programs that provide low-cost or free internet and phone services to low-income households and individuals, including the Lifeline Program and Comcast Internet Essentials.

We provide nutritional counseling, healthy food benefits, workshops, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and community resources at no cost to eligible Massachusetts families.

We issue temporary Cambridge disability parking permits to residents and individuals who work in Cambridge.

We provide financial education and coaching to help individuals achieve their financial goals.

Our free, confidential hotline can connect you to clinical help for mental health and substance use concerns where and when you need it.

Our team of social workers can help make referrals to community services, help you complete applications, navigate resources, and help connect you to mental health or substance misuse programs.

We offer free support groups for family members and friends of people with mental illness, as well as peer supports for people suffering from a mental health condition.

Port Arise is here to provide support to our community through uplifting families.

Our City programs connect renters, homeowners and landlords to resources that help save money on their utility bills while also addressing climate change through renewable energy and efficiency.

SNAP benefits are provided by the federal government and administered by DTA.

This pocket guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless

We provide a weekly Zoom drop-in group for LGBTQIA+ older adults as well as a Virtual Visits group for transgender and gender diverse older adults. We also offer LGBTQIA+ and trans bereavement groups.

CW Taekwondo at Boston provides opportunities for fitness, fun, flexibility and community for adults by teaching martial arts in Cambridge and the Boston area.

Contact the MSC if you are living on the street, in emergency shelters or at risk of losing your housing and need help.

Our aging information and service center makes referrals to elder services and disability services, either through those individuals directly or through a caretaker.

We offer access to affordable rental and homeownership units for low, moderate, and middle-income households.

We investigate domestic related assaults and abuse incidents and provide an advocate to help survivors obtain community services and develop safety plans.

This unit investigates sexual crimes and provides support and social services to survivors of sexual crimes.

Have you been feeling stressed or overwhelmed? CEOC has a service to help!

JOYweavers celebrates children and families with great summer programming! We offer accessible, inclusive programming for children who benefit from a smaller setting.

We offer case management and counseling services for Cambridge residents over the age of 60 and their caregivers.

Cambridge Camping's CCAccess scholarship program makes unforgettable camp accessible to all, offering day and overnight options.

We provide free and nutritionally balanced meals to Cambridge residents 18 years of age and under. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered at all meal sites!

The guide is organized around six key themes: affordable housing, emergency housing, housing rights, legal and mediation services, safe & healthy homes, and financial assistance.

The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance abuse treatment and recovery services.

Just A Start partners with the Boston Tax Help Coalition and the IRS to offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services free of charge.

We work with individuals and families who need help with their housing.