19 Brookline Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Telephone: 617-349-6340 - Fax: 617-349-6333
Web site: www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp2/multiservice.cfm
Contact:
Main Line
Services:
The Center runs a transitional program for men who are clean and sober and meet a number of other requirements. This program accepts referrals from around the state but may consider walk-ins.
The Center also assists homeless men, women and families find shelter, and provides additional help for people who are Cambridge residents or in Cambridge shelters, including:
- Housing search assistance;
- Case management for those in transitional housing at YMCA and YWCA;
- Substance Abuse Counseling;
- Mental health counseling for specific groups – call to get more information;
- Haitian and immigration services;
- Help with resume writing from college-student volunteers;
- Information and referrals;
- Free legal clinic – only on Tuesdays from 8:30 – 11 a.m.
The Department of Human Services publishes an on-line Resource Guide of services available to homeless people in Cambridge, visit: www.cambridgema.gov/ -click on Departments, then Human Service Programs, then Housing Assistance/Homeless, then Resource Guide for Persons Homeless in Cambridge. Or search for the Resource Guide with their Search program.
Service hours:
M: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. T - Th: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. F: 8:30 a.m. -12 noon.
Requirements / Restrictions:
Must live in Cambridge or in a Cambridge shelter. Some other restrictions may apply for specific services. Ask when calling for information on services.
Transportation:
Red line: Central Square. Walk 2 blocks toward Boston on Mass Ave to Brookline St.