Human Services
Our cabinet promotes and ensures the well-being of Boston residents, especially those with the greatest needs.
Our work spans across diverse communities. These include:
- persons with disabilities
- aging residents
- youth, and
- veterans.
Our departments and commissions provide a wide range of programs and services. At the same time, we advocate for systemic change. Our cabinet is a critical part of the City's efforts to help all Bostonians thrive.
Contact
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1 City Hall Square
Room 806Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Our initiatives
Community-Led Design Group
We're creating a plan to pilot a community-led response to mental health crises in Boston.
Mayor's Mentoring Movement
Are you ready to join the movement?
Mental health crisis response
Share your vision for the future of mental health crisis response in Boston.
Violence Intervention COVID-19 Recovery Grant
In total, the COVID Recovery Violence Intervention Grant will distribute $600,000 to six Boston nonprofits.
Youth Development Fund
Nonprofit, youth-serving organizations and those using eligible fiscal agents are invited to apply for an award.
Meet the team
Meet the team
José Massó
Chief of Human Services

Lisa Conley
Deputy Chief

Krystal G. Garcia
Director of Policy and Research

Dana Mendes
Director of Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Initiative