Welcome to Neighborhood Counseling and Community Services, Inc (NCCS)!  

We are a community-oriented nonprofit led by generosity of spirit and a concern for the common good.

  • Our Mission

    NCCS provides affordable, accessible, and culturally responsive mental health counseling to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups, with a commitment to reducing barriers to care and strengthening community well-being.

  • Our Vision

    NCCS will become a state-licensed, multi-service mental health center offering a comprehensive continuum of care, including psychiatry and psychopharmacology, individual and group therapy, psychological testing, and support connecting clients to basic needs and community resources.

  • Where We Work

    We are located in North Cambridge and serve residents of the surrounding communities in-person and by telehealth:

    Cambridge

    Chelsea

    Everett

    Malden

    Medford

    Somerville

  • Our Services

    NCCS provides mental health counseling services through multiple access points to reduce barriers and meet the diverse needs of our community:

    Pro Bono Counseling: NCCS provides no-cost mental health counseling to individuals who are uninsured and experience significant financial barriers to care.

    School-Based Services: NCCS partners with Somerville Public Schools to provide counseling services to children from kindergarten through high school, who are uninsured or underinsured and for whom English is a second language.

    Fee-for-Service Counseling: NCCS offers outpatient counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families who have health insurance but face challenges accessing care due to provider shortages, insurance restrictions, or long waitlists.

  • Our Values