www.roadcambridge.org
Welcome to Reaching Out About Depression.
Feeling blue? Having a tough time? Do things seem hopeless? We are here to help.

Reaching Out About Depression (ROAD) is a free, community-based program created by neighborhood women for neighborhood women. The program supports low-income women who are struggling with depression and its related issues.

ROAD addresses not only the symptoms of poor women's depression, but also the socio-cultural conditions and inequalities that influence and exacerbate mental health difficulties.

History
Founded in 2003, ROAD is a program that addresses barriers to personal and community change within low-income communities by supporting women's efforts to organize themselves and increasing the support and resources women are able to access.

ROAD had its genesis in the Cambridge-based Kitchen Table Conversations Project (KTP), where, in the mid-90's, low-income women gathered to discuss the effect that welfare reform had on their lives. Over time, depression was identified as a major obstacle that all the members of the KTP had in common. ROAD evolved as a tool for the survivors to develop positive strategies for change and take action on issues that affect their lives.

What We Do
ROAD offers many different types of services and activities to empower its members to effect change, raise awareness, and be community leaders. These include community events, workshops, and support resources.

ROAD offers leadership opportunities for women who join the network, so that they can become future change agents and peer supports for their fellow ROAD members.

As a promising support system for women with depression, ROAD also acts as a resource for the mental health provider community to help them better understand the complex needs of the women ROAD serves.

For more information go to our website at the top of this page. Or call 617-591-6909