About CMHA
CMHA leads a collaborative response to homelessness that fosters long-term housing stability through prevention, shelter & safety net, moving beyond homelessness, and public ed & advocacy.
Housing Counseling
RAFT Rent Arrears
Walk-In Hours
Tuesday: 9:30 to 11:30 am
Wednesday: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Required Documents:
Tenant: ID, verification of current housing, housing crisis.
Landlord: ID, W-9, proof of ownership, banking information.
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/residential-assistance-for-families-in-transition-raft-program
Housing Navigator - a free online tool makes it simple to search for affordable rentals statewide.
Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong!
Due to recent funding cuts in public schools, CMHA is launching a Back-to-School Supply Drive from August 1–15, 2025. Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has the tools they need to start the school year with confidence and set up for success.
📦 How to Give:
Shop Online: Scan the QR code above or click the button below to view our wishlist.
You may set the delivery address to CMHA: 6 Institute RD Worcester, MA 01609 with CMHA School as the name.Prefer to Shop In-Store? We're collecting everything from backpacks and notebooks to pens, pencils, and more.
📍 Drop-off or mail supplies to:
Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance
6 Institute Road
Worcester, MA
Thank you for helping us support local children and families as they head back to school!
Difficulty paying rent or mortgage?
Emergency Housing Assistance is available.
Donations Clearinghouse
Now’s a great time to do a little extra cleaning and support Donations Clearinghouse! If you have quality, reusable furniture, put the items aside, and contact us at 774-243-3821 or dch@cmhaonline.org
Housing Counseling
Housing Counseling services are available. Email hc@cmhaonline.org or call 508-752-5519 x172.
We’re Hiring!
To learn more check out our Careers Page!
Focus Areas
Prevention
Early intervention through counseling, mediation, and cash assistance prevents a minor setback from becoming a major housing crisis
Moving Beyond
Homelessness
As people transition back into stable housing, access to education, employment, and other support programs promote long-term housing and economic stability.
Shelter & Safety Net
For people experiencing homelessness, emergency shelter is critical while safety net programs provide ongoing assistance to help move back into housing.
Public Ed
& Advocacy
Underlying our work is the fundamental task of learning from the experiences of those we serve, and then educating, building coalitions, and shaping policy to reduce causes of homelessness.
Your donation matters!
Help families maintain safe and affordable housing through Homelessness Prevention Services
Assist families who need to access safe shelter with services to move to self-sufficiency
Provide furniture and household goods to households leaving shelter in order to make their house a home
Give hope to those who have experienced losing their home by providing tools to overcome their setback