Free Support Groups, Art, Wellness, Social Activities and More!
Cambridge Somerville Recovery Learning Center (CSRLC)
Services are open to Adults 18 years old and over who live
with mental health challenges
100% Free
No Insurance
No Dues or Fees
No referrals or registration required
Just drop-in or we can schedule an orientation if you wish
730 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
*Look for the building with the large window with blue and white curtains.
If there are any questions, pls. call staff line at 617-863-5388 or
email Director Janel Tan:
tanj@vinfen.org
Parking and Public Transit Directions:
Meters do not have credit card slot so need to either use coins or pay on ppprk.com or passport parking app.
More info. at link below:
https://www.mbrlc.org/directions-to-the-csrlc
Please see below for zoom, in-person, and hybrid schedule.
Open for in-person, zoom, or hybrid (join online via zoom or in-person) services Mons, Tues., Weds. and
Friendly Fun Fridays!
CSRLC is located at 730 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
ALL CSRLC/NAMI hybrid and zoom groups will now use this one zoom link and meeting ID:
https://zoom.us/j/621974217
Call: 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 621 974 217
CSRLC is CLOSED all holidays/No groups held.
*The 69 bus stop is nearby & the library at 826 Cambridge Street can serve as a waiting area after hours.
CSRLC weekly center schedule:
Mondays: 10:30-3:00 p.m. EST
10:30-11:00 Welcome/meet and greet
11:00-12:00 Motivation Music & Self-Care hybrid group-
(both in-person & on zoom)
12:00-1:30 Lunch on your own
(computers, art/mandalas, books, and games are available for use)
1:30-2:30 Finding Your Self-Worth, Happiness, & Wellness
(in-person group only)
2:30-3:00 On Your Own Free Time & Close Up Shop
Tuesdays: 11:00-3:00 p.m. EST
11:00-11:30 Center Opens/Welcome
11:30-12:15 Coffee and Chat (in-person group only)
12:15-1:30 Lunch on your own
(computers, art/mandalas, books, and games are available for use)
1:30- 2:45 Peer Support and Wellness hybrid group (both in-person & on zoom)
2:45-3:00 On your own time & Close Up Shop
Online Zoom Only Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 EST
10:30-12:00 NAMI Connections (online zoom only support group)
Wednesdays in-person only: 1:30-4:30 p.m. EST
1:30-2:30 Art, Creativity, and Conversation group- (in-person group only)
2:45-3:45 Day in the Park/indoor social games & activities- (in-person group only)
3:45-4:30 On Your Own Free Time & Close Up Shop
Online Zoom Only Fridays 10:30-12:00 EST
10:30-12:00 NAMI Connections (online zoom only support group)
Fridays: 1:30- 4:30 p.m. EST
1:30-2:30 Building Connections hybrid group (relaxing and fun social group-getting to know each other and games) - (both in-person & on zoom)
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.- friendly fun open social time - (in-person time only)
(e.g. word search, puzzles, board or video games, relaxing conversation)
A recovery learning center run entirely by and for persons with lived experience of psychiatric conditions to support and uplift people on their individual paths to recovery and wellness. CSRLC supports and inspires people to more fully engage and participate in various aspects of their lives, such as going back to school, work, participating in their community, or pursuing life goals of their choice. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, the CSRLC is one of four peer-run member centers of the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community and a program of Vinfen.
CSRLC is open to any person in recovery with a lived experience of a psychiatric condition.
