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.
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
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.
Sports
Babe Ruth Baseball
Contact: Elliot Loew
Email:
Brigham Community House
Contact: Dr. Robert Staulo, Board Chair
Phone: 617-527-3308
Email:
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.
Girl's Basketball
Contact: Cliff Utstein
Email:
Girls Lacrosse
Contact: Rick Lenfest
Phone: 617-244-6624
John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club
Contact: David Sellers Jr., Program Director
Phone: 617-630-2066
Email:
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.
Lacrosse
Contact: Bussey Adam
Phone: 617-965-5451
NAA Basketball
Contact: Fred Stern
Phone: 781-433-7022
NAA Football
Contact: Craig Gilmartin
Phone: 617-527-KICK
Newton Central Little League
Email:
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.
Newton Parks and Recreation
Contact: Stephanie Pelkowsky, Recreation Manager
Phone: 617-796-1500
Email:
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.
Newton South Little League
Contact: Elliott M. Loew
Phone: 617-969-2660
Email:
Newton Swim Team
Contact: Mary & Scott Pohlman
Phone: 617-527-7177
Senior Youth Baseball
Contact: Jerry Sack
Phone: 617-969-7717
West Suburban YMCA
Contact: Gregg Ellenberg, Director of Youth and Teen Services
Phone: 617-244-6050
Email:
Activities for the entire family. Recreational activities, day & overnight trips, summer camps, indoor and outdoor sports.
Select a different Youth Services category below.
Select a Youth Services Category
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.
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.
Events in Newton
- Thu, May 17th, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm: School-Age Siblings: Moving from Rivalry to Revelry
- See All Events
Featured Resources
Psychologically Speaking with Dr. Lynn Margolies
- Courage and Limits with Your Teen
- Executive Function Problem or Just in Your Child's Mind?
- Executive Function Problem or Just in Your Child's Mind? (Part 2)
- Having a Smooth Break-up With Your College Bound Teen
- Being a Wise Ally for Your Kids as they Face College Choice
- It’s a Family Matter
- Managing Yourself When Your Kids Disappoint You
- When Good Intentions Fall Short
- A Boy Divided
- Teens and Internet Pornography
- Bonding with your teen: a hidden opportunity
- Letting yourself see beneath the surface with your teen
- Know your limits: a prom primer for parents
- How to Be Protective When Your Son Thinks He Is Gay
- Transitioning From High School to College: A Primer for Students with Disabilities
- Planning for College (for teens with a disability)
- Safety: Teen Driving
- Discovery Health Teen Center
- High School Blues: What’s on Your Mind?
- Your Mind: Sorting It All Out
- What a Difference a Friend Makes
- MORE: Click here for the full list
- Recent articles of interest on children and mental health
- All books, articles, videos and other publications organized by topic
- Newsletter Archive
Camps with a Mental Health Focus
Therapeutic Schools, from the MA Dept of Education.
The work of Project INTERFACE in Newton is supported in part by the Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative of the Newton Public Schools.
The work of Project INTERFACE is supported in part by the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project (MCPAP).
