CEDAR Clinic Services Center for Early Detection, Assessment & Response to Risk (CEDAR)

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Narrative

CEDAR is a specialized center for young people (ages 12-35)* who are experiencing new or worsening symptoms that may be warning signs for psychosis.  These can include:

• Difficulties thinking clearly or concentrating
• Suspiciousness or uneasiness with others
• Increased sensitivity to sights or sounds
• Withdrawing from friends and family
• Unusual and/or intense beliefs
• Seeing, hearing, or smelling things that others don't
• Unusual behavior or appearance
• Vague or unusual speech
• Worsening school and/or work performance

Because CEDAR programs are specialized, our staff will speak with all new referrals to screen for eligibility. If you are not eligible, we will help direct you to other services that may be a better fit.   

Those who have already received a clear diagnosis of a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may be a better fit for a program that specializes in treating first episode psychosis.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Mental Health
• Outpatient - Mental Illness

Program Type

• Mental Health

Populations Served

• Depression
• Mental Illness
• Phobia

Ages Served

• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds