Cambridge & Somerville Programs for Addiction Recovery (CASPAR)

Filed Under: Shelters, Physical and Mental Health, Substance Use
Location
240 Albany Street
Cambridge, ma 02139
Phone
Street Outreach Team: 617-592-6895
Online
Website
Services

CASPAR, (Cambridge And Somerville Program for Addiction Recovery) is a community-based non-profit organization founded in 1970 in response to the growing need for substance use disorder treatment.

Services:

  • First Step Street Outreach: brings lifesaving supports to unsheltered homeless adults who are impacted by behavioral health challenges, substance use, and medical complications associated with life on the streets.
    • Call 617-592-6895 for more information.
  • Emergency Services Center (ESC):24-hour shelter for adults, with no sobriety requirements for admission. The ESC uses a reserved bed system for 52 beds, and a lottery system for 8 emergency beds. The shelter is located at 240 Albany St., Cambridge.
    • Call 617-661-0600 to learn more
  • Residential Recovery Programs: provides gender specific recovery treatment in Cambridge and Somerville for adults 18+ who have completed detox (or are otherwise not at risk for withdrawal) and seeking to stabilize in early recovery.
    • Call 617-623-5277 for CASPAR II
    • Call 617-661-6020 for Women’s Place
  • Enhanced Residential Recovery Program: provides enhanced residential recovery treatment for adults 18+ who are experiencing co-occurring substance use disorder and behavioral health challenges.
    • Call 617-628-8188 for New Day
    • Call for 617-623-5277 CASPAR I
Requirements & Restrictions

For residents of Cambridge or Somerville.

Languages

English, Spanish

Transportation

While every effort is made to provide current and accurate information for the agency descriptions and hours of operation, it is recommended to call the agency to verify the information before visiting.

Last updated October 9, 2025