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Cambridge is located in the northern state of Massachusetts proving to be a great location for families with children and teenagers of all ages to settle down. Regardless of your family's shape or size, there is something nearby to meet your entertainment needs. The MIT Museum has a wide variety of exhibits great for those with a love for science.¹ The Charles Riverboat Company offers cruises of all types great not only for couples, but also entertaining for children and teenagers as well. Be sure to check out the sunset ride offered during the warmer months. For family members with a creative eye, Out of the Blue Gallery is your one-stop place. With everything from pottery and jewelry to paintings and sculptures, this location is ideal for all art lovers. Grab your children and stroll on down to Loews Cineplex to enjoy your next family-friendly film. Check out the concession stand on the way to your seats to grab a snack, making this outing complete. Shady Hill and Somerville High are two schools located within and around the town to meet your educational needs.

Mental Health in Cambridge

The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth offers many programs to support the unique mental health needs of this population. Social programs give young people an opportunity to interact with other children in the LGBT community to offer support, guidance, and friendship. The agency's leadership activities train kids to stand up for themselves and their rights in a positive and meaningful manner. The alliance also engages youth in health intervention programs to ensure their physical and mental health needs are met. For additional details, call 617-227-4313.²

Cambridge's older residents can partake of a number of mental health services offered at the city's senior centers. Those who have lost a loved one can participate in a bereavement group to share their feelings and get support from others who have experienced a loss. Seniors can also find valuable resources for improving their mental health functioning, from suggestions for staying active to improve physical health to social activities to boost spirits and reduce loneliness. A variety of other services are offered, including recreational programs, meal services, and educational classes.³

Women who have been subjected to violence or discrimination can turn to the Women's Center for programs and services to meet their social and emotional needs. The center offers peer support groups where individuals can aid one another in the healing process. Educational groups offered at the center focus on building skills and identifying resources that make it easier to overcome obstacles that lead a happy life. Advocacy and activism programs are also offered, which allow women who have not typically had a voice in the community reach out and make positive changes in the lives of others. Call 617-354-6394 for more detailed information.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Transitional Age Youth Initiative is a program overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health that aims to provide adolescents with the tools and resources they need to become mentally healthy adults. Support services, including housing, employment assistance, and social programs help young people establish a positive life path. Programs to build skills among family members are also included in the initiative, so youth have a strong support system in place. By building these supports, the initiative has been able to improve the mental health of area youth and reduce at-risk youth's reliance on social service programs.⁵

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References

1. MIT Museum. (2008). Exhibitions. Retrieved from http://web.mit.edu/museum/exhibitions/index.html
2. Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.bagly.org/programs
3. City of Cambridge. (2017). Senior Centers and Council on Aging. Retrieved from https://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforadults/seniorscouncilonaging.aspx
4. Women's Center. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.cambridgewomenscenter.org/programs.html
5. Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. (2017). DMH Transitional Age Youth Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.mass.gov/dmh/tay

Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has a land area of 6.39 square miles and a water area of 0.71 square miles.  The population of Cambridge is 110,402 people with 43,801 households and a median annual income of $79,416. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Cambridge, MA

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Cambridge for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Cambridge public health department.