Health and Wellness, Substance Use Support

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

The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is a statewide service, research, policy and program development agency.

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

To stop the epidemic and related health inequities by eliminating new infections, maximizing healthier outcomes for those infected and at risk, and tackling the root causes of HIV/AIDS.

For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has continued its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.

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.

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

We promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.

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.

We help families and friends of alcoholics. If you come to meetings and find relief, you belong.

We are a committee of A.A. members delegated by the member AA groups in our area to act as a clearinghouse.

We help anyone who is actively struggling with substance use get access to comprehensive and compassionate care without judgement.

We ensure that people from racial, ethnic and sexual/gender marginalized populations with or at-risk for mental health and substance use issues can access quality care, thrive, and achieve well-being.

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.

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).

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.