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Get into a Shelter

Massachusetts offers a 24/7 toll-free, multi-lingual domestic violence hotline that coordinates access to emergency shelters statewide. Each call is answered by a trained advocate who provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on options and resources.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Help Cambridge Trees

We need your help to help maintain a healthy, vibrant urban forest!

Public Works 617-349-4800

I Want to Get Married

Marriage Licenses are issued by the City Clerk's Office

City Clerk's Office 617-349-4260

I want to Vote by Absentee Ballot

To vote absentee by mail, you first have to apply for an Absentee Ballot.

Election Commission 617-349-4361

Improve My Reading, Writing, and Math Skills

The Community Learning Center helps adult learners improve their reading, writing, and math skills; prepare to earn their high school equivalency (HiSET or GED); or qualify for a training program.

Human Service Programs 617-349-6200

Install a Knox Box on my Property

The Cambridge Fire Department utilizes Knox-Box® key boxes in many buildings in the city.

Cambridge Fire 617-349-4900

Join a Book Group

The Cambridge Public Library offers book groups for adults and kids.

Cambridge Public Library 617-349-4040

Join the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library

This is a volunteer-driven community membership organization open to all library-loving individuals and families who wish to participate in the ongoing celebration and support of the Cambridge Public Library and its six neighborhood branches.

Cambridge Public Library 617-349-4040

Know what happens when you call 911

Emergency Communications Center

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300

Know what to do if my child is missing

Immediately call your local law enforcement agency and download this checklist of actions to be taken by families in the initial stages of a missing child case.

Cambridge Police 617-349-3300
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