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.

Sports

Prep League and Major League. Ages 13 to 15.

Lacrosse league for grades 5 to 8. Junior Hawks for ages 5 to 8.

Ages 16 to 19.

Grades 8 to 12. Tuesdays from 6 to 9 pm. Sign-up late September. League fee is $5.

Ages 8 and up. Games every Friday at 5, 6, and 7 pm. Sign-up early March.

Grades 5 to 8. Junior and Senior Divisions. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Programs run April to mid-June. Two practices per week and games on Sundays.

Ages 13-14. Games begin in January. No fee.

Ages 9 to 12. Games begin in January. No fee.

Ages 4 to 12. T-Ball instructional, Juniors and Seniors.

Ages 8 to 15 and older.

High School Boys and Girls. Games January thru March. Sign-up in December. Free with Boys & Girls Club membership.

Boys and girls ages 9 to 12. March thru May. Games Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm. Most competitive High School city league. Patch referees for every game. League fee is $10.

Swim lessons for ages 6 months to 18. Swim team for ages 6 to 18.

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.

Activities for the entire family include aquatics, family programs, enrichment programs (e.g., cooking, art, dance), indoor and outdoor sports (including teen fitness and personal training), child care, and health and wellness. Provides summer camp, after school and vacation programs, and open gym teen time and teen nights for teens.

Ages 7 to 15. A, B, C, D Mighty Mite Divisions. Coed.

Ages 7 to 15. A, B, C, D & Mighty Mite Divisions. Coed.

Offers a wide range of summer, school year, school vacation, after school, and early release day recreational and educational programs for youths of all ages and abilities. Programs include camps, day trips, arts and drama workshops, and sports lessons and clinics.

Ages 8 to 18. Junior and Senior Divisions.

In town programs fo ages 4 to 10. Travel program for ages 8 to 16. Fall and Spring seasons, practice during the week, games on Saturday or Sunday. Fee is $60.

Ages 5 to 12. T-Ball, AA Division, Minors & Majors.

Ages 8 to 18. A competitive swim program that teaches stroke development, character development, responsibility and teamwork. The Piranhas compete against swim teams from other area YMCA's.

Six months old and up. Progressive swim lessons for all ages. Also have open, family and lap swimming in both indoor and outdoor pools.

Ages 9 and up. October thru January. Membership required.

Grades 6 to 12. Middle and High School Division.

Ages 8 to 17. Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and Midget.

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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.