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.

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.

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.

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.

Therapeutic horse riding program for children and adults facing extraordinary mental or physical challenges. One-to-one programs take place at Lincoln and Sudbury farms.

Therapeutic horseback riding combines occupational, physical, and/or speech therapy with the fun of riding a horse. Riding does not replace other traditional therapies, but is provided as a part of the child's total therapy program. The benefits from therapeutic horseback riding, especially for children with special needs, are derived from using the movement of the horse to work the muscles of the rider to achieve therapeutic goals. Our students include children and young adults who have a variety of special needs. Lovelane always needs qualified volunteers in the riding arena, in the barn, and in the office.

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.

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.

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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.