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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Health Division oversees the Newton Public Schools Health Programs and nursing staff in the public schools, and provides youth outreach mental health services.
The Human & Volunteer Services Division staffs the Newton Youth Commission, Human Rights Commission, and the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and provides family social services. It coordinates the annual NewtonSERVES Day of Community Service in which many youth and families participate in citywide volunteer projects. It is also a clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities within the community.

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 Police Department works to make patrol officers more accessible, through educational programs and community events. The Community Services Bureau is responsible for all juvenile and civil rights issues.

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.