Public Benefits and Community Assistance, Behavioral and Mental Health

Our online space is dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. We provide information, a "Find a Therapist" service, as well as a blog and other resources.

We can help you find treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We provide you with information about quality treatment for addiction and mental illness.

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

We are a network of members who meet regularly to try to help alcoholics who want to stop drinking and stay stopped.

We help families and friends of alcoholics by hosting regular support groups and meetings in your area. If you come to meetings and find relief, you belong.

We provide confidential support, information, and access to the best treatment centers (and financial assistance if needed) for people trying to recover from a substance abuse addiction.

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 provide individuals suffering with eating disorders a comprehensive continuum of support services focused on their recovery.

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!

Our Primary Care experts can help you and your family live your healthiest lives. We also offer Women's Health services and are home to CHA Dental Services.

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

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 one of two CHA acute care hospitals north of Boston.

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.