Meeting Behavioral Health Needs of Individuals & Families

Community Healthlink is the designated Community Behavioral Health Center for the Worcester County North and Central regions. 

Since 1977, UMass Memorial Health - Community Healthlink (CHL) has been helping more than 22,000 adults, children, and families annually address mental health, substance use, and homelessness, with unique and unparalleled access to those in need. It’s what we do.

carf Accredited

Affiliated with the Region’s Leading Healthcare Provider

Community Healthlink is a proud member of UMass Memorial Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in Central Massachusetts, and is clinical partner of the UMass Chan Medical School. That affiliation brings access to the world class care of UMass Memorial Health Care.

Our “Front Door” model provides three ways for individuals to access our services: 

Phone 24/7  508-860-1000

In-person at two walk-in sites Worcester & Leominster

We provide 24-hour confidential care - help without the wait.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, call toll free: (800) 977-5555.

CHL Programs

CHL News

By David Sweeney November 5, 2025
Download the food resources list to find help throughout Worcester County
By David Sweeney October 17, 2025
The three-year accreditation is the highest level of accreditation CARF provides.
By Virna Obrien April 1, 2024
UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink announced today that it has reopened its Transitional Support Services (TSS) program. TSS is a 24/7 substance use disorder recovery program.
By David Sweeney November 5, 2025
Download the food resources list to find help throughout Worcester County
By David Sweeney October 17, 2025
The three-year accreditation is the highest level of accreditation CARF provides.
By Virna Obrien April 1, 2024
UMass Memorial Health – Community Healthlink announced today that it has reopened its Transitional Support Services (TSS) program. TSS is a 24/7 substance use disorder recovery program.
By David Sweeney November 5, 2025
Download the food resources list to find help throughout Worcester County
By David Sweeney October 17, 2025
The three-year accreditation is the highest level of accreditation CARF provides.

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A Rewarding Career Helping Others

If you’re looking for a career that enables you to make a difference in the lives of others, and is full of opportunities for growth, apply to become part of the CHL team today.

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