Lincoln-Sudbury

Mental Health Services

The town of Lincoln 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 Lincoln area.

Youth Services

In addition to resources on specific topics below, visit the Lincoln Recreation Department to access information regarding various activities for children and youth in Lincoln. The Sudbury Recreation Department also offers programs for youth in Lincoln as well as Sudbury.

Job Opportunities/Training

Shortcuts:  Carlisle | Chelmsford, | Concord | Lincoln | Maynard | Sudbury

Provided by the Carlisle Recreation Department. This course will teach young teens ages 11-15 to interview with parents, learn infant & toddler care-diapering and feeding techniques, creative reading, activities for young children, and appropriate snacks, handle bedtime issues, choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, perform basic First Aid-choking, cuts, puncture wounds, bruises, eye injuries, nosebleeds, tooth injuries, burns, seizures, poisoning and bites. Students will also learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience-including setting up a "code" with your parents in case of an emergency. Every parent should encourage his/her children to take a course like this!

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.

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.

This course will teach the basics to help the babysitter interview with parents, learn infant & toddler care, including diapering, handle bedtime issues,choose safe & age appropriate games and perform basic First Aid. Participants will also learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience - including setting up a "code" with your parents in case of an emergency. Contact the Lincoln Recreation Department for more information.

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.

For kids in grades 8-10. CITs are Counselors in Training in the Sudbury Summer program only. This is an extensive training program that will provide youngsters with a variety of opportunities to prepare for a possible future position as a counselor. Contact the Sudbury Parks & Recreation Department for more information.

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.

The Jean Lind Teen Center is looking for High School Senior volunteers for the 2010-2011 school year. Volunteers will be paired up with a teen with a disability (physical or developmental) and will help that individual to participate in activities, interact with peers, and ultimately assure that the teen enjoys their night! These volunteers will be trained on how to work with individuals with disabilities and will meet with the individual before the night of the event. Experience working with students with disabilities is ideal, but not required.

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 Lincoln
• Town of Sudbury
• Lincoln Public Schools
• Sudbury Public Schools
• Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
• Lincoln Sudbury Parent Organization
• Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School METCO Information
• Lincoln PTA
• Sudbury Elementary School PTO
• Ephraim Curtis Middle School PTO (Sudbury)
• Lincoln METCO Program
• Sudbury METCO Program
• Lincoln Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
• Sudbury Special Education Advisory Council (SSEAC)
• Hanscom Air Force Base
• Sudbury Youth Coordinator
• Sudbury Youth Commission

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.