CASPAR Emergency Care Center
Housing & Shelter in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bed lottery is at 2:30 PM. Beds can only be reserved in person. CASPAR's Emergency Service Center (ESC) is one of three shelters in Massachusetts that accept homeless people who are actively using alcohol and drugs. At the ESC clients receive medical and mental health care, nutritional food, personal hygiene supplies, clean clothes, counseling, case management, and employment, housing, and treatme
Phone: (617) 302-9655
Address: 240 Albany Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
Website: https://www.baycovehumanservices.org/caspar
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Frequently asked questions about CASPAR Emergency Care Center
How do I contact CASPAR Emergency Care Center?
You can call CASPAR Emergency Care Center at (617) 302-9655 or visit 240 Albany Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their website is https://www.baycovehumanservices.org/caspar.
What services does CASPAR Emergency Care Center offer?
Bed lottery is at 2:30 PM. Beds can only be reserved in person. CASPAR's Emergency Service Center (ESC) is one of three shelters in Massachusetts that accept homeless people who are actively using alcohol and drugs. At the ESC clients receive medical and mental health care, nutritional food, personal hygiene supplies, clean clothes, counseling, case management, and employment, housing, and treatment referrals in an environment that is welcoming and safe. The ESC provides 24-h
Are services at CASPAR Emergency Care Center free or low-cost?
Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call CASPAR Emergency Care Center at (617) 302-9655 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does CASPAR Emergency Care Center offer services in other languages?
Call CASPAR Emergency Care Center at (617) 302-9655 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.