Adult Education and Enrichment, Public Benefits and Community Assistance

We provide addiction treatment resources, harm reduction education and supplies, navigation of medical services, and a drop-in center at 721 Mass Ave.

Our hotline helps prevent suicide by giving free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

We can help you find what you need, offer screenings, treatment options, support groups, and more using our online screening tool.

We offer safe, confidential crisis intervention for deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence by calling our hotline video phone. You can also chat via our website or email us.

We provide parent, caregiver, and family support groups, a connection line, 1-to-1 matches, and additional resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.

This program serves the LGBTQ+ community by supporting students and educators locally, organizing around LGBTQ-affirming public policy, planning teacher trainings, and hosting events.

This program serves families looking for help with food, rent, utilities, clothing, infant supplies, holiday assistance, refugees and immigration services, substance abuse support, and more!

Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Cambridge with inclusive programs to inspire residents to think critically about our past and apply lessons learned for our future.

This program offers paid school-year internships at Harvard University for CRLS juniors and seniors.

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Since 1987, First Church Shelter has provided a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities.

We offer discounted MBTA passes to income-eligible Cambridge residents between the ages of 19-25.

SafeLink is a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence.

We provide homeless people with a safe, caring place to stay in the winter, plus counseling resources and transitional supports for anyone employed and saving money towards secure housing.

We are a health clinic for Cambridge teens conveniently located at CRLS.

Baby U is a parenting support program that offers 14 weeks of workshops and home visits for families living in Cambridge.