Chelmsford
The town of Chelmsford is home to many support services for families seeking mental health resources. Select a topic below for resources and organizations relevant to the topic in the Chelmsford area.
Mental Health Services for Children and Families
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- Anger
- Grief/Loss
- Rape/Sexual Assault
- Anxiety
- Homelessness
- Relationship Violence
- ADHD
- Internet/Media Safety
- Self Injury
- Autism/Asperger's
- Learning Differences
- Sexual Orientation
- Bipolar
- Military Families
- Sport Psychology
- Bullying/Violence
- Multiculturalism
- Stress
- Child Abuse/Neglect
- OCD
- Substance Abuse/Addictions
- Chronic/Disabling Conditions
- Parenting Advice/Support
- Suicide
- Depression
- PTSD
- Teen Pregnancy/Parenting
- Divorce
- Postpartum Depression
- Trauma
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
Mental Health Services for Adults and Older Adults
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Other Services
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Youth Services
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Camps
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The Paul Center for Learning and Recreation
Phone: 978-256-4396
Email:
The Paul Center is dedicated to assisting individuals with
disabilities in developing their maximum potential and
independence. We accomplish this goal by providing services to the
individual as well as to the family. The Board of Directors and
staff of The Paul Center believe that through consistent quality
programming we can and do provide an optimal educational and
recreational experience needed by our students.We stress with our
staff the importance of establishing and maintaining a "spirit of
extended family" with our students. This spirit transcends all
aspects of our programs and continues to be a significant factor in
our success with our students.
Groton Center for the Arts
Contact: GCA Offices
Phone: (978) 448-3001
Email:
A multi-faceted regional art center, which includes art camp, ice
skating lessons, concerts, art shows, and children and adult art
and craft classes and a regional youth theater company/theater. Our
vision today is to provide children and adults with opportunities
to explore, experience, enjoy and fall in love with the Arts! We
provide quality art experiences through dedicated staff and
community members who contribute their knowledge and time to the
education of the Arts. Provides a theater program for children.
Lawrence Academy Summer Camps
Phone: 978-448-6535
Lawrence Academy is dedicated to providing children, adults, and
international students recreational and educational summer
programs. The 100-acre Lawrence Academy campus provides the setting
for over 30 camp offerings for children entering grades
K–12. Summer Programs offered: Traditional Day
Camp, Sports Camps, Specialty Day Camps, International Student
Programs.
Lawrence Academy Summer Immersion Program in English, Italian, and Mandarin
Phone: 978-448-6535
The program gives American Students, entering grades 7th-12th, a chance to study Italian or Mandarin Chinese for 2, 3, or 4 weeks while living on campus alongside students from Italy, China, and around the world. The program is divided into classroom instruction, off-campus cultural activities, on-campus sports/arts/specialty instruction, evening enrichment activities, and weekend excursions. Past programs included students from Italy, China, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan, Spain, Hong Kong, England, Australian, Poland, Dominican Republic,South Korea, and Taiwan. The program begins Wednesday, July 18, 2012 and ends Wednesday, August 15, 21012.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Contacts - Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Phone: 781-893-6113
Email:
Lou Ann Kelly, Nancy Pollock, Heather Gaspar, Jacqueline Kamlet
Phone: 800-842-5566
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts mission is to build girls
of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better
place. The Girl Scouts provide girls with the opportunity to
discover their world, connect with and build an understanding for
others and take action to make the world a better place.
Kids In Disability Sports Inc
Phone: (866) 712-7799
At Kids In Disability Sports, Inc. (K.I.D.S.), our mission is
simple.
We believe that children with special needs deserve the same
opportunities for recreation, sports and skill-building as everyone
else.
At the heart of all K.I.D.S. programs are our families and staff of
caring volunteers who coach the teams and assist at our dances and
outings.
Our sports build self-confidence and show the value of teamwork.
Our social events reinforce self-esteem and cooperation.
Our programs include a mix of typical children and kids with
disabilities.
Sylvan Learning, North Chelmsford
Phone: (978) 251-9770
Sylvan's tutors teach skills that last a lifetime. We help students
learn how to become self-motivated and achieve independence; above
all else, we enable them to approach school —
and life — with confidence.
We also maintain Sylvan tutoring special offers and seasonal
promotions that make getting your child on the road to success
easier.
The Nashoba Players is a dynamic, non-profit community theatre that
has been dedicated to providing cultural enrichment through live
theatre in drama, musicals and comedy to Westford and surrounding
communities. We began 30 years ago as Groton Theatre and Littleton
Theatre Guild and evolved into Nashoba Players. We are a member of
the Eastern Mass. Assoc. of Community Theatres and are recipients
of repeated recognitions at the EMACT Festivals for outstanding
achievements in our productions. Our commitment to providing
entertainment to the community has reached beyond traditional
theatre. We have offered Summer Theatre Workshops to the youth in
the community culminating in a musical show performed by the teens.
Our home stage is at the Parish Center for the Arts on the common
in Westford. It is an intimate and inviting venue where we offer
cabaret seating for our shows. Our season offers three or more
performances which include drama, comedy, musicals, and sometimes a
whimsical tongue-in-cheek melodrama or an elegant dinner theatre
experience.
Adult and Older Adult Services
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Community Websites
- Town of Chelmsford
- Chelmsford Schools
- Nashoba Valley Technical High School
- Council on Aging/ Human Services
- Chelmsford Board of Health
- Veterans Services
- Chelmsford Public Library
- Chelmsford Volunteers
- Chelmsford Community Education
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