CHAMindWell is a FREE online mental wellness program

Do you want to feel more resilient and have resources to support you? Want help to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety? Interested in improving your sleep? Looking for ways to cope with daily life stress or chronic pain?

CHAMindWell is a free, two path system available to adults who have a primary care provider at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and CHA employees, so that they can connect to online mental wellness resources and support. 

The CHAMindWell Community Path provides free opportunities for mental wellness educational programs, mental wellness resources, discounted mindfulness courses, and free subscription to the monthly CHAMindWell newsletter.  

The CHAMindWell Connected Path provides all of the benefits of the CHAMindWell Community Path plus online mental wellness surveys every other month, which allow for personalized resources and support, including rapid access to telephone support with mental wellness specialists and referral to mental health treatment.

CHAMindWell Eligibility

We recommend Cambridge Health Alliance patients with
severe psychiatric symptoms do not sign up for CHAMindWell.

  • If you are experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms, we recommend contacting your Cambridge Health Alliance Primary Care Physician to request a referral for specialty services.

  • If you are experiencing non-emergency psychiatric concerns, we recommend calling the Cambridge Health Alliance Adult Psychiatric Urgent Clinic at 1-833-222-2030 or attending their walk-in clinic at Cambridge Hospital, Cahill 1 Building, Cambridge, MA 02139. They are open Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am - 5pm.

  • If you are experiencing emergency life-threatening concerns including experiencing symptoms of active thoughts about harming yourself or harming others, active psychosis including hallucinations, intoxication, or withdrawals from alcohol or substance use, please call 988, or attend the nearest emergency room.

    CHAMindWell can provide educational services, but the program does not provide clinical services.

    Please note, CHAMindWell does not provide appointments with therapists or psychiatrists, or prescriptions.

If you are a provider seeking additional information about CHAMindWell,
please contact chamindwell@challiance.org

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