Concord

Mental Health Services

The town of Concord 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 Concord area.

Youth Services

In addition to resources on specific topics below, visit the Concord Recreation Department to access information regarding various activities for children and youth in Concord, or contact Erin Duggan, Concord's Youth Services Coordinator, at 978.318.3043 or . In addition, the Carlisle Recreation Department provides youth programs that may be of interest to families in Concord and Carlisle, and the  Carlisle Community Page, a community-developed website, maintains a list of community and recreational organizations that includes youth activities as well.

Job Opportunities/Training

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Day camp programs for ages 4-15 from 9:00-1:00pm or 9:00- 3:30, extended day available. Overnight and adventure camp for older kids. Counselor in training program as well.

Provides opportunities for lifelong learning to the citizens of the school district and surrounding towns. Collaborates with individuals and organizations of Concord and Carlisle to develop and coordinate programs and services for children, adolescents and adults throughout the year. Provides a wide variety of classes for all ages including arts & crafts, exercise/dance, sports and recreation, SAT prep, drivers education and a babysitting training for grades 5-9 .

Children and families can explore a real working farm and a wildlife sanctuary. Activities include a learning garden, hayrides, wildlife exhibits and hiking to the top of drumlin, one of the highest points in the greater Boston area. Offers farm /nature programs, summer camp and volunteer opportunities.

At The Food Project, agriculture, enterprise and service combine to create a rigorous, practical and integrated experience. Through all of our youth programs, people of all ages bridge communities through farming and food and discover their interdependence with each other as well as with those who purchase and receive their produce. Youth learn that work on the land can be a powerful equalizer, teacher and catalyst for personal, local and global change. Opportunities include Summer Youth and Academic Year programs. Ages14-17.

Also serves Concord and Sudbury, the Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley strives to improve each child's life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through all of the educational programs. Youth come to the Boys & Girls Club to receive tutoring, computer training, sports education, homework help, and mentoring.

The Youth Conservation Stewards Program provides an opportunity for youths to build their skills in community service and conservation. Youths learn new skills while contributing to the improvement and maintenance of our reservations or providing environmental education to the public. Past projects have included environmental education, designing and posting signage, controlling exotic-invasive plant species, trail improvements and bridgework. Youths are encouraged to visit our properties and suggest projects of their own.

For ages 10-18. Have you dreamed of being on TV? This workshop will get you started writing and reading commentary on camera. You choose sports highlights, entertainment news, or whatever you'd like. Learn skills of real announcers- intonation, inflection, enunciation by using the teleprompter, and learning eye contact with the camera. These skills transfer to many careers beyond broadcasting and build confidence for college and work interviews.
DURATION: 3 Weeks

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Community Websites

• Town of Concord
• Concord Recreational Center
• Concord Public Schools
• Concord Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) and the Concord Carlisle High School Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (CCSEPAC), and their Parent Tool Kit
• METCO Program at Concord Carlisle High
• Concord-Carlisle Community Chest
• Concord-Carlisle Parent Initiative
•  Concord-Carlisle High School Parent Association
• Center for Parents and Teachers

Can't find what you need or need a referral to a mental health practitioner? Call 617-332-3666 x 411. For more information about the service and terms of confidentiality, please click here.