Needham
Mental Health Services
The town of Needham 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 Needham area.
Mental Health Services for Children and Families
Select a Mental Health Topic
- 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
For resources pertaining specifically to elderly issues, select from the topics below. In addition, see our page on Caregiver Resources.
Select a Mental Health Topic
Other Services
Choose a category below to find resources not directly related to mental health.
Youth Services
Select a Youth Services Category
Camps
Charles River YMCA
Contact: Kathy Lazano, Executive Director
Phone: 781 444 6400
Email:
The YMCA provides activities for the entire family. The YMCA is
dedicated to improving the health of mind, body and spirit of
individuals and families in our communities. Men and women, boys
and girls of all incomes, faiths and cultures are welcome at the
YMCA.
The YMCA provides summer day camps designed to appeal to children
of all ages and interests. Campers are placed into small,
age-appropriate groups so that they receive the attention, care and
encouragement they need to feel at home at camp. Campers are
encouraged to develop new interests and improve skills under the
supervision of adult role models. Outdoor recreational activities
promote positive and healthy lifestyle choices for all of our
campers.
Needham Community Education's Summer Explorations Program
Contact: Amy Goldman, Summer Explorations Program Director
Phone: 781-455-0400 x214
Email:
The program consists of dozens of week long enrichment classes, for
students entering grades 1-8. There are classes to suit all
interests: drama, sports, crafts, nature, social, dance,
technology, culture, science. Classes are typically held for 3
hours in the morning, with some afternoon and full-day offerings as
well.
Needham Parks and Recreation
Contact: Patricia M. Carey, CPRP, Director
Phone: (781) 455-7521
Provides summer recreation opportunities and leisure services for
Needham youth. Creative, educational and sports programs;
activities include arts / crafts, music, drama, sports and special
events. This a municipal program, not licensed.
Newton Community Service Center
Phone: 617-969-5906
A multi-service agency that strengthens individuals, families, and communities through educational, after-school, camp, early childhood programs, and support services to promote wellness and continuity of care for children and their families. It serves a diverse population in Newton and surrounding communities.
Adult and Older Adult Services
Select an Adult Services Category
Community Websites
- Town of Needham
- Needham Health Department
- Needham Public Schools
- Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention and NEEDHAM ACTS
- Needham Youth Services
- Needham Council on Aging
- Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED-PAC)
- Needham Community Resource Guide
- Needham Veterans Services
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.
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.
Needham Youth Services Programs/Supports
Registration for our winter and spring programs will open on January 10th at 8:30 am. Learn more about our programs at: www.needhamma.gov/youth/brochure/2011/winter and register early so you get programs you want!
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Camps with a Mental Health Focus
Therapeutic Schools, from the MA Dept of Education.
The work of Project INTERFACE in Needham is supported in part by the Needham Coalition for Suicide Prevention.
The work of Project INTERFACE is supported in part by the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP).