Groton-Dunstable

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Mental Health Services

The towns of Groton and Dunstable are home to many support services for families seeking mental health resources. Select a topic below for information as well as resources and organizations relevant to the topic in the Groton-Dunstable community.

Mental Health Services for Children and Families

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Mental Health Services for Adults and Older Adults

For resources pertaining specifically to elderly issues, select from the topics below. In addition, see our page on Caregiver Resources.

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Other Services

The Groton and Dunstable schools, parks, recreation departments, and many nonprofit agencies work together to help families learn and grow. Select a category below to find resources not directly related to mental health.

Youth Services

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Sports

Groton Dunstable Youth Basketball League

Groton

Contact: Questions@gdybl.org

www.gdybl.org/Default.asp?snid=jOKJS6N%3FX&org=gdybl.org

The GDYBL Recreation League is focused in its effort to teach the basic skills of basketball through the values of teamwork, respect and having fun. Our goal is to create a positive environment in which self-esteem building is accomplished through the reinforcement of skills and creating a positive team atmosphere. Program is open for all boys and girls from 2nd grade to high schools. The mailing address is PO Box 261, Groton, MA 01450.

Groton Dunstable Youth Football and Cheer

Groton

Contact: Linda Howes

Phone: 978-448-3837

Email:

www.gdyouthfootball.com/

Groton Dunstable Youth Football and Cheer is an organized youth football and cheering program. The program teaches the basic skills and concepts of both football and cheerleading while promoting and encouraging academic excellence, sportsmanship, discipline, responsibility, and respect. Groton Dunstable Youth Football and Cheer is a member of the Central Mass Youth Football & Cheer Conference, and a charter member of American Youth Football. For assistance with Registration, contact: Linda Howes from Groton Dunstable Youth Football and Cheer at gdyfc@charter.net or 978-448-3837.For more information, visit the Groton Dunstable Youth Football and Cheer website.

Groton Youth Baseball

Groton

/www.gybl.net/

We are an affiliation of Babe Ruth League, Inc. for players age 13-15 and include Cal Ripken League divisions for ages 5-12. The Groton Youth Baseball League (GYBL) is a not-for-profit organization which strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all to learn and to grow as individuals and teammates in the game of baseball. The GYBL strives to provide an equal opportunity to play at an appropriate level, without an undue emphasis on winning, and endorses the values of: Sportsmanship, Respect for the Individual, Enjoyment, Integrity, Pursuit of Excellence, Loyalty, and Teamwork.Our players generally live in Groton. Players participate in one of several divisions depending on their age, experience and ability, including: T-ball, Coach Pitch, Cal Ripken Minor, Cal Ripken Major Levels and Babe Ruth. Our teams participate in tournaments played primarily in Massachusetts, but also occasionally throughout New England and the US. Our teams practice at fields in Groton, including Cow Pond, Town Field, Cutler and occasionally Stonebridge.

Lawrence Academy Summer Camps

26 Powderhouse Road, PO Box 992, Groton

Phone: 978-448-6535

www.lacademy.edu/page.cfm?p=589

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

Powderhouse Road, PO Box 992 , Groton

Phone: 978-448-6535

www.lacademy.edu/page.cfm?p=760

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.

Adult and Older Adult Services

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Community Websites

Groton-Dunstable Town Sites

Schools and Education Support

Youth Supportive Services

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Disclaimer: Material on the Project INTERFACE web site is intended as general information. It is not a recommendation for treatment, nor should it be considered medical or mental health advice. Project INTERFACE urges families to discuss all information and questions related to medical or mental health care with a health care professional.