Next month, Cambridge Health Alliance will open our new Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC). We were chosen by the state to become one of 25 CBHC sites in Massachusetts. This state-wide effort will add more mental health services to meet the growing need for people of all ages. 

The first CHA site will open at Cambridge Hospital on January 1, 2023 and we are planning a second site in Malden in 2024. Our Cambridge location will have the following services for people of all ages: 

  • A 24-hour Call Center to support mental health needs and connect people to care. 

  • An Urgent Care/Walk In clinic, open Monday- Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday- Sunday 9am to 5pm. This will provide quicker mental health care for urgent needs.  

Look for more about how CHA is offering more mental health support in upcoming issues. And, if you are interested in working at CHA, please check out a list of open positions within the CHA Community Behavioral Health Center.
Treat Yourself

Holidays can be stressful. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. CHA Center for Mindfulness is offering two upcoming courses for CHA patients.

  • Mindfulness Training for Primary Care: Learn how to deal with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and different kinds of stress.Taught virtually by Paula Gardiner, MD, on Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Starts on January 17, 2023 and is covered by most health insurances.

  • Mindful Self-Compassion: Manage negative thoughts about yourself. Join experienced mindfulness teachers Susie Fairchild and Lisa Kim for this 8-week course starting Tuesday, January 24 and ending Tuesday, March 14. The course meets virtually from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm with one Saturday retreat on February 25 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This course is 50% off for CHA patients.

Research shows mindfulness and self-compassion can improve your emotional well-being. Learn more today!
Getting your medications just got easier

When you switch to the CHA Pharmacy, you can pick up your medications at one of our three locations or choose FREE home delivery. 

CHA pharmacists can also help you find the lowest cost prescriptions and connect you to financial assistance if you qualify. Interpreter services are also available when needed.
Stay Safe Over the Holidays

While most of us look forward to getting together with our friends and families over the holidays, it’s more complicated these days. With COVID rates on the rise and the worst Flu season in years filling hospital beds across the state, there are steps you can take to protect each other. Our new blog post has tips from Dr. Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha, CHA’s Chief of Infectious Disease, to help you stay safer during the holidays.

CHA offers weekly vaccine clinics for COVID and flu. Or schedule your visit on MyChart.
Working at CHA means you can make a difference every day

We’re currently looking for people to join us in our new Community Behavioral Health Center and other positions across our regional system. From our hospitals to our care centers to our communities - it takes lots of different people to run a modern healthcare system. So come find out if there’s a position that’s right for you.
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