Waltham

Mental Health Services

The city of Waltham 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 Waltham area.

Youth Services

In addition to the resources on specific topics listed below, visit the Waltham Partnership for Youth's Youth Activities Directory (pdf). The Partnerships's mission is “to enhance the quality of young lives in Waltham by identifying the needs of all Waltham youth and coordinating resources to help meet those needs.”

Select a category below to access resources not directly related to mental health.

Job Opportunities/Training

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The Paul Center is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in developing their maximum potential and independence. We accomplish this goal by providing services to the individual as well as to the family. The Board of Directors and staff of The Paul Center believe that through consistent quality programming we can and do provide an optimal educational and recreational experience needed by our students.We stress with our staff the importance of establishing and maintaining a "spirit of extended family" with our students. This spirit transcends all aspects of our programs and continues to be a significant factor in our success with our students.

Day camp programs for ages 4-15 from 9:00-1:00pm or 9:00- 3:30, extended day available. Overnight and adventure camp for older kids. Counselor in training program as well.

Children and families can explore a real working farm and a wildlife sanctuary. Activities include a learning garden, hayrides, wildlife exhibits and hiking to the top of drumlin, one of the highest points in the greater Boston area. Offers farm /nature programs, summer camp and volunteer opportunities.

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.

A city-wide effort to provide summer jobs, job training and volunteer opportunities for Waltham youth ages 14-21.

Provides a broad range of after school and summer programs to help boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18 realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Activities include athletics, the performing arts, educational enhancement, leadership and development, community service, and career readiness programs; provides computer access, summer camp, and an open game room.

Provides a broad range of after school and summer programs to help boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18 realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Activities include athletics, the performing arts, educational enhancement, leadership and development, community service, and career readiness programs; provides computer access, summer camp, and an open game room.

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Community Websites

• City of Waltham
• Waltham Public Schools
• Waltham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (WSEPAC)

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.