Marriage counseling that Heals in Cambridge, MA. Restore Your Relationship.

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Cambridge, Massachusetts is ideal for families wishing to settle down in an area with an abundance of attractions to entertain your children and teenagers for months. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is one of the best in the area with several exhibits that change frequently.¹ To meet your recreational needs, Fresh Pond Reservation provides amenities for everything from walking and hiking to bird watching. Grab your children and teenagers and venture down to this site to observe wildlife while getting a great workout. Sanders Theatre features a wide variety of theatrical productions throughout the year. Check out their calendar of events to plan your next trip. Specifically great for couples and parents wishing to escape the chaos of life, Pyara Spa and Salon offers everything from massages to pedicures. Great for children and teenagers of all ages, Lanes and Games is your one-stop site with everything from billiards to bowling and an arcade. Danehy Park is complete with playgrounds, walking trails, and water fountains for children to play for hours. Peabody Elementary and Cambridge Ellis are two of several schools within the area.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Cambridge

Families First Parenting Programs offer low-income parents with opportunities to learn effective parenting strategies, build skills, and collaborate with one another to build a brighter future for their children. Workshops focus on positive discipline strategies, clear communication, and building self-esteem in one's children. The program is based on the latest research and is highly interactive to get parents involved. To obtain more detailed information about Families First workshops, call 617-868-7687.²

The Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs engages the community in various activities that foster a connection between family members and a respect for diversity within the community. The Community Engagement Team reaches out particularly to underserved families to connect them with other families and resources that improve family wellbeing and overall mental health. The Engagement Team also promotes programs and services that provide opportunities for social-emotional growth in a multicultural setting. For additional details, call 617-349-6200.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee specializes in services to assist low-income families. Their food pantry ensures that families get the nutrition and energy they need to work, attend school, and function well as a family. Educational programs enhance knowledge of health-related topics, including child safety issues, family planning, and social and emotional health.⁴ Another local agency that provides assistance programs to families is Cambridge Family and Children's Service. Their adoption program places older children and children of color into loving homes. The Developmental Disabilities Program provides respite care and other resources to families with a disabled child. Many short-term programs that stabilize families in crisis are available as well.⁵ Call the Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee at 617-868-2900 or Cambridge Family and Children's Service at 617-876-4210 to find out more about these their available services.

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References

1. Harvard Museum of Natural History. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/
2. Families First. (2017). Families First Parenting Programs. Retrieved from http://www.families-first.org/parenting_programs/index.cfm
3. Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs. (2017). Programs for Families. Retrieved from https://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforfamilies.aspx
4. Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee. (2017). Current Programs. Retrieved from http://www.masscap.org/agencies.html#ceoc
5. Cambridge Family and Children's Service. (2016). Programs and Services. Retrieved from http://www.helpfamilies.org/programs.php

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.