At CHA, we want children and their families to have the best chance of success. We are a Harvard Teaching Hospital that provides caring support for a wide range of mental health needs. 

We offer expert outpatient care and some of the finest hospital services in the nation for youth with acute needs. 

Our mission is to promote the emotional healing of the children and families in our communities through:

  • Excellence in compassionate and sustainable mental health care
  • Attention to meeting the needs of diverse, underserved populations
  • Partnership with families, communities, and colleagues
  • Research, innovation, and teaching of best practice care

Contact Us

  • Behavioral Health Access & Crisis Line: 833-222-2030
  • Inpatient Services (bed search): 617-665-1372

Award Winning Care!

In 2025, CHA received the prestigious NDNQI Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. This national recognition from Press Ganey shows that our nurses are giving patients and families the best possible care and support.

Our Hospital Services

The CHA Center for Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Somerville, MA cares for youth with acute behavioral needs. This beautiful facility opened in June 2022 to serve children 3-12, adolescents 13-17, and children with neuro-developmental disorders.

Services We Offer

  • Projective psychological testing to clarify complex diagnoses
  • Robust group treatment and assessment
  • Skills-based work on emotion regulation and coping skills
  • Occupational therapy and sensory assessments
  • Recommendations to schools and community based providers
  • Family therapy consultation
  • Sibling and family support groups
  • Consultation from CHA pediatricians
  • Educational resources to help children stay current with their academic work
  • Psychological testing to assess cognitive strengths and weakness

Conditions We Treat

  • Attachment disorder
  • Behavior problems
  • Depression
  • Early onset psychosis
  • Family/relationship problems
  • Mood/anxiety disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders (autism and ADHD)
  • Trauma

Where You Can Find Us

Hospital

CHA Cambridge Hospital

1493 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

617-665-1000

Cambridge Teen Health Center

CHA Cambridge Teen Health Center

Cambridge Rindge and Latin
459 Broadway

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-665-1548

Somerville Teen Connection

CHA Somerville Teen Connection

Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143

617-575-5690

Everett Teen Health Center

CHA Everett Teen Health Center

Everett High School
100 Elm Street

Everett, MA 02149

617-843-0700

Malden Teen Health Center

CHA Malden Teen Health Center

Malden High School
77 Salem St (behind CVS)

Malden, MA 02148

781-338-0101

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