Community Engagement

Mayor Simmons is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community by actively promoting engagement and collaboration among all residents. Our office believes that the strength of Cambridge lies in the diverse perspectives and experiences of its people, and we are dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to participate in shaping our shared destiny.

Our office prioritizes reaching out and connecting with every member of the Cambridge community. Through town hall meetings, surveys, neighborhood forums, and digital platforms, we seek to ensure that your ideas, concerns, and aspirations are heard, acknowledged, and integrated into our initiatives and policies. Together, we can build a more resilient, equitable, and thriving Cambridge for all. Join us in making a meaningful impact—your participation is essential to our success.

Here are some City of Cambridge resources:

Community Engagement Team (CET) - The CET is a multi-agency collaborative that reaches out to underserved Cambridge families and connects them to community events and resources.

Contact CET

Are You Experiencing a Crisis?
If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call the Boston Emergency Services Team (B.E.S.T.) at 1(800) 981-4357 or 911.
If you are looking for immediate support:

• Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
• SAMHSA Helpline: (800) 662-4357
  

More Resources:

• Department of Health and Human Services in Cambridge
• Find It Cambridge - an online resource for activities, programs, and resources in Cambridge
• Career Support
• Food and Clothing
• Health and Safety
• Housing and Utilities
• Immigrant and Legal Resources
• Public Benefits and Community Assistance
• Behavioral Health Access and Crisis Services (24-Hour Access Line)