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Community Health & Social Services for Portuguese-Speaking Communities
The Mass Alliance-Portugese Spkrs (MAPS) has been a trusted advocate for Portuguese-speaking communities since 1987. Our organization delivers comprehensive health and social services tailored to Brazilian, Cabo Verdean, Portuguese, and other immigrant populations across Greater Boston, Greater Lowell, MetroWest, and beyond. With a focus on cultural competence, we provide citizenship assistance, health insurance enrollment, mental health therapy, domestic violence support, and HIV/STI screening. Our team of experienced professionals operates from multiple locations, offering personalized case management and community-driven programs. MAPS partners with local agencies to expand access to essential services, including elder care, employment training, and immigrant integration.We maintain transparency through annual public reporting of our community impact, having assisted over 27,660 individuals in fiscal year 2025 alone. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through adherence to strict confidentiality standards and participation in statewide advocacy coalitions. By addressing linguistic barriers and cultural nuances, we empower clients to achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Our services are supported by a diverse funding base including government grants and private foundations. Through innovative programs like the Dreamer Loan initiative and multilingual driver's license assistance, we continue to break down systemic barriers for our communities.
Services
Citizenship Assistance
Health Insurance Enrollment
Mental Health Therapy
Domestic Violence Support
HIV/STI Testing
Elder Services
Employment Training
Immigrant Integration
Document Translation
Driver's License Help
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Portuguese-speaking communities
- Our multilingual staff provides culturally-competent mental health services at no cost
- We offer comprehensive citizenship assistance including document translation
- Our network covers six Massachusetts locations with specialized immigrant support
- We maintain partnerships with 15+ local organizations for expanded service access
What people say
Essential to my family's healing
Life more joyful at senior center
Safe space for survivors
No-cost health services
Culturally competent therapy
Services
Citizenship Assistance
We provide free US Citizenship application assistance through personalized appointments. Our services include document preparation, interview practice, and access to citizenship education resources. Clients receive guidance on completing Form N-400 and obtaining necessary supporting documents.
Health Insurance Enrollment
Our team assists with health insurance enrollment and renewals through Massachusetts programs. We help clients understand coverage options, complete applications, and access affordable care. Services include assistance with MassHealth, ACA marketplace plans, and medical cost reduction programs.
Mental Health Therapy
We offer free, culturally-competent mental health therapy for individuals and families. Our licensed clinicians provide confidential counseling in Portuguese and English, addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns through evidence-based treatment approaches.
Domestic Violence Support
Our confidential program provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support for domestic violence survivors. Services include individual counseling, legal referrals, emergency housing assistance, and prevention education tailored to Portuguese-speaking communities.
HIV/STI Testing
We offer free, confidential HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing at multiple locations. Our rapid testing services include same-day results, prevention education, and linkage to treatment for positive cases, with all services available in Portuguese and English.
Questions
How do I schedule citizenship assistance appointments?
Contact our Cambridge, Brighton, Dorchester, Lowell, or Framingham offices to schedule free citizenship application help with document preparation and interview practice.
What health services are available for immigrants?
We offer free HIV/STI testing, mental health therapy, health insurance enrollment, and domestic violence support with multilingual staff across six Massachusetts locations.
Do you provide emergency housing assistance?
Our domestic violence program offers crisis intervention and emergency housing referrals for survivors needing immediate safety solutions.
How can seniors access your services?
Our Cambridge Senior Center provides daily meals, social activities, and case management Monday-Friday from 9 AM-2 PM with additional support available at all offices.
What employment services do you offer?
We connect clients to job training, adult education, and career advancement programs while helping employers access Portuguese-speaking talent pools.
How are services funded?
We receive support from government grants, private foundations, and community donations to maintain free and low-cost services for Portuguese-speaking populations.
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