Newton

Mental Health Services

The city of Newton 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 Newton area.

Youth Services

The city's schools, parks, and recreation department, and many nonprofit agencies work together to help families learn and grow. The spirit of Newton’s commitment to ensuring a healthy childhood for all youth is enriched by the Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative, a federal grant aimed at reducing the risk factors that come between children of all ages and their ability to learn and stay safe and healthy. For more information see The Newton Partnership.

For a wide range of activities for children and teens, visit Newton Planning Out of School Time (POST), a comprehensive and user-friendly Web site funded by The Newton Partnership. Search for summer camps, before and after school programs, classes, school vacation programs and emergency back-up care.

These resources were drawn from the booklet Youth Services in Newton.

Homework Clubs

Programs for families with newborns; for new mothers and mothers-to-be; for pregnant and parenting adolescents; for infants and toddlers experiencing or at risk for developmental delays; and special needs care.
Other programs provide care and advocacy for those who need food, housing, clothing, safety, medical care / legal representation; for individuals experiencing emotional problems; prevention and intervention of abuse in teen dating.

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.

The Newton Public Schools is the largest provider of youth services in the City, and serves 11,300 students with academic, recreational, and support services.

Activities for the entire family. Recreational activities, day & overnight trips, summer camps, indoor and outdoor sports.

Select a different Youth Services category below.

Community Websites

• City of Newton
• Newton Public Schools
• The Newton Partnership / TNP Newsletter
• The Newton Childcare Commission
• NPS Emergency Response & Crisis Management Program (ERCM)
• Newton Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on Special Education
• Newton Planning Out of School Time (POST)

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.