Cambridge Health Alliance: Department of Psychiatry

Outpatient Programs:
-	Adult
-	Child

Transition Program

Emergency Services

Hospital Care:
-	Adult and Seniors
-	Child

Provider Directory

Psychodynamic Research Clinic

Psychiatry Research

Residency & Training

Psych CME Programs

CHA Psychiatry Physicians Nancy Hellman, MD - Central Street Health Center; Margarita Alegria, PhD; Jay Burke, MD, MPH

Portuguese Mental Health Program

The Portuguese Mental Health Program is a special program for people from Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde. Our staff speaks many languages. They also understand the culture of Portuguese-speakers. They want to give people a chance to talk about their everyday issues and improve their lives.

Our work covers the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work, and family therapy. We provide care in a safe and sensitive setting.

We can help with common, everyday issues including:

stress
anxiety and panic attacks
trauma
depression
child behavior/learning problems

adapting to life in the U.S.
marriage and relations issues
family violence
loss of a loved one
dealing with mental illness

Want to learn more?

Call us at 617-591-6033

Due to a high demand for our services, CHA is prioritizing appointments for patients enrolled in Primary Care at CHA, and to residents of our service area (Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop, MA).

If you or your child do not meet these criteria, our staff may be able to assist you in finding a referral service.