Health and Wellness, Disabilities and Special Needs

A unique 6. 5 square mile community with a strong mix of cultural, demographic and social diversity.

Free early literacy program for all families in Cambridge with children birth to 8 years.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing essential services to all members of the community.

We protect and promote the health of everyone in Cambridge through services, information, policies, and regulations.

Cambridge Public Schools are built on a foundation of academic excellence and committed to promoting an environment of social justice.

CIRC hosts a monthly free legal screening clinic for any MA resident seeking information regarding their immigration status.

We work with unhoused women, trans and nonbinary people who need a type of support that other programs may not be able to provide.

We are committed to working with the community to make the City of Cambridge a safe and desirable place to live, work or visit. We solve problems and improve public safety.

Our mission is to promote and safeguard the health and independence of seniors.

Since 1972, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has been the area's aging information and service center.

We are Cambridge's anti-poverty agency. We provide a variety of wrap-around services to help people with public benefits, health insurance, financial education, housing, and more.

We help people who are experiencing homelessness and housing problems in Cambridge.

We are the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States with programs that prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

We are a federal agency providing leadership, grants, training, technical assistance and more to improve the nation’s crime prevention capacity, assist victims, and enhance the rule of law.

We work to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. Each year, 300+ volunteers answer more than 80,000 calls, texts, and chats on our Helpline.

We access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages; enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities.

We offer accessible programs for children, work experiences for teens, advocacy and resources for caregivers, and most importantly, community through afterschool, summer camps, and other activities.

CHRC investigates complaints of discrimination that occur in Cambridge; in housing, employment, education, and public accommodations.

We offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe afterschool environment where all are welcome.

We support youth with special needs in afterschool and summer programs so that they can have a successful experience.

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

We provide afterschool care for children in Cambridge.

Helping children between the ages of 7 and 12 (Littles) in under-resourced families thrive through one-to-one relationships with caring adult mentors (Bigs).

We are the oldest nationally-focused bi+ organization in the U.S. that advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.

Big Sister Boston empowers women, girls, and nonbinary folks through a variety of gender-intentional programs and opportunities.

We work to create a health care system that provides culturally competent care to everyone, especially the most vulnerable among us, through public policy, advocacy, education, and public service.