Cambridge Health Alliance and Its Mission
Since 1964, the Cambridge Hospital (now Cambridge Health Alliance or CHA) has provided a model of innovative, community-oriented healthcare in which trainees from all psychiatric disciplines have developed their skills. CHA’s mission is to improve the health of the Massachusetts communities it serves. As a safety-net healthcare system, CHA has been on the cutting edge of healthcare reform, and has received national recognition for its innovative work to serve vulnerable communities.
In 2022, CHA was selected as a Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) - through a program sponsored by Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Becoming a CBHC has allowed CHA to expand access to much needed treatment for mental health conditions and substance use disorders in our community.
A particular strength of our program is the diverse patient population, which includes people with a broad spectrum of mental health problems and an impressive array of ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Of equal importance, training in our program is integrated within a comprehensive community mental health delivery system.