Boston Center for Independent Living

Disability Services in Boston, Massachusetts. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Suffolk.

Phone: (617) 338-6665

Address: Fifth Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111

Website: https://bostoncil.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Bill Henning. Email: bhenning@bostoncil.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/massachusetts).

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Frequently asked questions about Boston Center for Independent Living

How do I contact Boston Center for Independent Living?

You can call Boston Center for Independent Living at (617) 338-6665 or visit Fifth Floor in Boston, Massachusetts. Their website is https://bostoncil.org/.

What services does Boston Center for Independent Living offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Suffolk.

Are services at Boston Center for Independent Living free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Boston Center for Independent Living at (617) 338-6665 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Boston Center for Independent Living offer services in other languages?

Call Boston Center for Independent Living at (617) 338-6665 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.