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

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.

Other Services

Choose a category below to find resources not directly related to mental health.

Youth Services

Recreational Activities

Shortcuts:  Needham | Newton

Prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices. Cub Scouts for boys in grades 1-5, Troop is for boys in grades 6-12.

The Needham Community Education Department offers a selection of after-school programs at each elementary school. Casses, taught by Needham Public Schools staff, parents, community members and other qualified professionals, enable elementary students to extend their learning beyond the classroom in a relaxed environment. Classes meet once a week after school and offerings include the arts, sports, hobbies and science discovery.

Provides an opportunity for girls in grades K-12 and adults to build leadership, develop relationships and values, and serve the community.

Programs for young children and their families, located in the Storytime Room--Children's Library. See calendar and schedule of programs.

The Needham Soccer Club provides to the youth of Needham multi-faceted soccer programs that are age and skill appropriate and support physical and social development. The Club strives, for all players, to encourage passion and enthusiasm for the game of soccer and to promote respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, referees, fans and self. The Club is also committed to ongoing training and development for its coaches and referees as a means to further enhance the youth soccer experience in Needham.

A first and second grade book club. The children interact with each other by reading books provided to them by the YMCA. As each book is read questions concerning the reading will be asked and followed by an entertaining activity to provide a fun and educational learning experience. Every Thursday for 4 weeks starting July 2, 2009. Time: TBA. Cost: Family-member, $40.00, Youth-member, $60.00, Non-members: $80.00

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.

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Adult and Older Adult Services

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.