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.

Recreational Activities

Provides long-term support and skills education for individuals (ages 16 and over) living with disabilities. The Center's ASCENT Program is an after school program supporting individuals (ages 16-21) with developmental disabilities.

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. Venturing is for girls and boys ages 14-21.

A safe, adult-supervised, fun space for teenagers to spend time with other teens and supportive adults. Provides a variety of activities; open 4 evenings per week.

Provides advocacy and a variety of services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Programs include ASPIRE (after-school inclusion, recreation, and expression); school vacation program; kid's break program for age 10 and up; teen dances; and parent's night/afternoon out.

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

For any boy or girl between the ages of 6 and 18. Athletics, arts and cultural enrichment activities, educational enrichment programs (tutoring, science, reading), computer access, summer camp, social skills, field trips, nature projects.

Eating disorder treatment and prevention organization. Support and resources for clients, clinicians, educators, and the public. Workshops, educational materials, individual appointments. Weekly support groups.

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.

Offers a wide range of recreational programs for youths of all ages and abilities, including school-year and summer, and vacation programs; sports lessons, special events and job opportunities.

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.

Located at 1254 Chestnut Street in Upper Falls, the Chestnut Street Center is a brand new facility just opened in the fall of 2009. Established to serve NSHS students and other teens from the south side of Newton, this new Center in many ways replicates the very successful program at the Bibbo Youth Center. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 9 p.m. and Fridays from 5-10:30 p.m. The Center is not open on Saturdays or holidays except for special events. The Chestnut Street Teen Center offers structured recreational programming such as basketball, youth outings, adventure trips, dance, music, cooking classes, self-defense classes, movie nights, barbecues, pool, ping-pong, and other forms of recreation. The Center is equipped with computers and has music production capabilities. Quiet areas are available for discussion groups, homework help, meetings, and tutoring.

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

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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.