Consumer Advocacy
The Cambridge Consumers’ Council (CCC)
Mid CambridgeThe Consumer Councils' goal is to mediate a resolution that is acceptable to both parties however, the process is voluntary and not all businesses choose to participate, although many do.
Domestic Violence Unit
Cambridge Police Department
We investigate domestic related assaults and abuse incidents and provide an advocate to help survivors obtain community services and develop safety plans.
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.
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.
City of Cambridge and De Novo Virtual Immigration Legal Screening Clinic
Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC), De Novo Center for Justice and Healing, and City of Cambridge
quarta-feira, Maio 15 8:30am – 12pm
Also: quarta-feira, Junho 12 8:30am – 12pm; quarta-feira, Julho 17 8:30am – 12pm; and quarta-feira, Agosto 21 8:30am – 12pm
Have questions about your immigration status?
Call: 617-405-5479
CABHART (Cambridge/Arlington/Belmont High-Risk Assessment & Response Team)
Riverside Community Care
Our High Risk Assessment and Response team focuses on reducing and preventing domestic violence homicides and holding offenders accountable. We implement crisis prevention plans for victims/families.
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.
LGBTQ+ Resources at MTPC
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
Outside CambridgeThis program serves LGBTQ+ people and their allies through support, advocacy, education, and resources.
Mental Health Resources at The BCRHHR
Our services are designed to meet the special needs of asylum seekers, torture survivors, refugees, and their families.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Our 24/7 hotline helps survivors and their loved ones by connecting them to a RAINN support specialist or a local center from RAINN’s network +1,000 sexual assault service providers.
Youth Resource Officers
Cambridge Police Department
We interact with youth and their families through schools, teen centers, and afterschool activities to intervene early with substance abuse counseling, mental health, and other diversion supports.
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK)
We primarily serve Asian families and individuals in Massachusetts and New England who suffer from, or are at risk of suffering from, domestic violence.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center works to end sexual violence through healing and social change.
Cambridge Community Foundation
We are a public charity and local giving platform – built, funded, and guided by residents. We are foster transformative change through civic leadership, grantmaking, and philathropy in Cambridge.
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC)
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.
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
CHRC investigates complaints of discrimination that occur in Cambridge; in housing, employment, education, and public accommodations.
Cambridge Public Library
A unified system with a strong main library and six active branch libraries each tailored to the unique needs of its neighborhood.
Casa Myrna
Casa Myrna is Boston's largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors.
City of Cambridge
A unique 6. 5 square mile community with a strong mix of cultural, demographic and social diversity.
Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC)
CIRC hosts a monthly free legal screening clinic for any MA resident seeking information regarding their immigration status.
Community Development Department
We support Cambridge through sustainable economic growth that expands opportunity, increases quality of life, and creates a healthy environment for Cambridge residents.
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing
De Novo provides free civil legal assistance and affordable psychological counseling to low income people.
DHSP Cambridge Youth Programs
We offer diverse, high-quality programs promoting leadership and youth development through enrichment activities, unique experiences, and opportunities to develop relationships with adults and peers.
DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC)
We help people who are experiencing homelessness and housing problems in Cambridge.