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

Volunteering

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Westcoast Connection began with the goal of using exciting, memorable travel to enlighten and inspire teenagers and to enhance their understanding of themselves along the way. With a simple philosophy of "EACH & EVERY" we could never have guessed how many thousands of teens would come to share in our spirited and tightly knit groups where everybody is included in an enriching program.

The mission of Earthwatch is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education in order to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch offers a variety of family-together volunteer projects that make great hands-on learning experiences (includes several teen programs). Earthwatch's Teen Team Expeditions explore the world's most beautiful and endangered places. And these hands-on trips aren't only educational, but a way for teens to make a real difference and truly help the places they visit instead of just 'seeing' them as a passive bystander. The organization also offers all the tools, training, and experiences their volunteers need to make an impact.

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.

Volunteer opportunities at BI Deaconess Hospital. Contact Jane East, Director of Volunteers.

The mission of this Program is to broaden the high school students’ learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom by providing opportunities to become involved in volunteerism, service learning, and career exploration. Through volunteer service, the student becomes aware of the needs of his community and of others and learns the importance of service and giving. Students may volunteer at any non-profit organization of their choice. Students should contact the Program Coordinator for further information and assistance with placement opportunities. A minimum of 30 hours at any one placement must be completed and all placements must be pre-approved.

For high school youth that would like to earn community service hours at the Needham Community Council. Need to be dedicated, responsible, able to work independently with moderate supervision, willing to commit 1.5 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months. Volunteer jobs needed: food pantry helpers, maintenance assistant, thrift shop helpers and special projects assistant.

A program funded by the Needham Community Council, for middle and high school aged youth where as a team they provide one-day volunteer services to a range of Needham sites over the summer months for eight volunteer days.

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.