Caspar Inc, also known as Cambridge and Somerville Programs for Addiction Recovery, is a community-based organization that operates as part of Bay Cove Human Services. The program provides services related to substance use disorders and behavioral health in the Cambridge and Somerville areas of Massachusetts. CASPAR began in 1970 in response to increasing community need for substance use treatment and recovery support.
The organization operates several programs that address different stages of recovery and stability. These include residential recovery programs for adults who have completed detox or are not at risk of withdrawal and are seeking structured support during early recovery. Residential programs are gender-specific and typically involve a structured environment focused on recovery skills and daily stability.
CASPAR also operates outreach and shelter services for adults experiencing homelessness who are affected by substance use or behavioral health challenges. Street outreach teams provide support and supplies to unsheltered individuals in Cambridge and Somerville. In addition, the organization operates a 24-hour emergency services center that offers shelter access, meals, hygiene supplies, medical support, and case management. These programs connect individuals with housing assistance, health services, and recovery resources in the community.
