Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Case Management
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
The Port Outside CambridgeWe work directly with survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse and their loved ones to assist with their immediate and long-term health, housing, financial, and safety needs.
CHRC Housing Discrimination Guide
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Learn about the resources available to you if you believe you have been discriminated against. Materials are in ASL, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese.
Community Services
Jewish Family and Children's Service (JF&CS)
Our programs are designed to strengthen families and support individuals with hope and dignity through life transitions.
Connect with a Library Social Worker
Cambridge Public Library
Mid Cambridge Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge Cambridgeport Strawberry Hill East Cambridge North Cambridge Wellington HarringtonOur 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.
Disabilities Resource Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This is a free Resource Directory of disability services in Massachusetts. Use your information to find programs near you that will meet your family's needs.
Domestic Violence Resources at ATASK
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK)
Our shelter and advocacy programs include MA's only multilingual emergency shelter, advocacy services, outreach, and education programs for battered Asian adults and their children.
Domestic Violence Resources at Casa Myrna
Casa Myrna
Outside CambridgeWe are Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors.
East End House Resource/Referrals Program
East End House
East CambridgeWe offer individualized case management services to assist families with securing support and resources within the community.
Emergency Services Center (CASPAR)
CASPAR/Baycove
CambridgeportWe are one of two shelters in Massachusetts that accept people who are using drugs and alcohol and are homeless.
Emergency Shelter & Transitional Support for Families
Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development
Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, Riverside, and The PortIn addition to shelter, we offer case management, workshops and trainings, supplemental resources, seasonal support, and more to 126 families in shelter.
Enriched Assisted Living at Neville
Neville Place Assisted Living
Cambridge Highlands, Strawberry Hill, and West CambridgeOur traditional Assisted Living neighborhood is a great option for those seniors who are mostly independent, but could use some support with daily activities.
First Church Shelter
First Church in Cambridge
Neighborhood 9 and West CambridgeSince 1987, First Church Shelter has provided a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities.
Fixit Directory
City of Cambridge
This directory helps residents of the Cambridge-area to find businesses to repair and fix items before they’re discarded into the trash. It was created by the Cambridge Recycling Advisory Committee.
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
Harvard University
Baldwin, Mid Cambridge, and Neighborhood 9We are a student-run civil legal aid organization committed to providing free representation to low-income and marginalized communities in the Greater Boston area.
Housing Pathways Program
The Network/La Red
Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location.
Transitional Housing: Up to 2 years of financial support for housing. The type of housing is flexible and can look different for each survivor.
JAS Real Estate Development
Just A Start
Just-A-Start (JAS) develops and owns affordable apartments that allow low and moderate income people to live at rents that are within their means.
Legal Services at CASLS
Greater Boston Legal Services: Cambridge and Somerville
East CambridgeWe offer training on housing and benefits issues to other groups, work closely with community organizations seeking policy changes and raise funds for homeless prevention.
Legal Services at De Novo
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
East CambridgeDe Novo provides free civil legal aid in the areas of family law, immigration, housing and disability benefits.
Low-Income Energy Programs
Cambridge Energy Alliance, Community Development Department, and All in Energy
We you make your home more energy-efficient and help to save you money on your utility costs if you qualify for our low-income programs.
Material Aid Support Resources
Material Aid and Advocacy Program (MAAP)
West CambridgeWe provide materials to individuals who are low-income or extremely low-income, and who are experiencing homeless, are housing insecure, or living in persistent poverty.
On the Rise: Safe Haven Program
On The Rise
Mid Cambridge and RiversideWe are a daytime, drop-in shelter for unhoused women, trans, and non-binary people where they can find the relationships, safety and resources they need to move out of homelessness.
Resources at The Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities
Outside CambridgeThis program serves families looking for help with food, rent, utilities, clothing, infant supplies, holiday assistance, refugees and immigration services, substance abuse support, and more!
Salvation Army Cambridge Shelter for Men
Salvation Army
Cambridgeport and The PortWe provide a shelter for men that includes counseling, meals, clothing, a medical clinic, and day programs.
Shelter & Domestic Violence Resources
Transition House, Inc.
Cambridgeport and RiversideOur shelter and programs serve individuals or families looking for help regarding domestic violence through support, health, advocacy, education, and resources.
Social Services at Cambridge Council on Aging
Cambridge Council on Aging
Mid CambridgeCouncil on Aging offers a wide range of social services and is committed to meeting the needs of seniors.