Westford

Mental Health Services

The town of Westford 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 Westford area.

Youth Services

Westford's schools, parks, and recreation department, and many nonprofit agencies work together to help families learn and grow. In addition to resources on specific topics below, visit the Westford Recreation Center to access information regarding various activities for children and youth in Westford. In addition the Roudenbush Community Center provides youth programs that may be of interest to families in Westford.

 

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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.

A multi-faceted regional art center, which includes art camp, ice skating lessons, concerts, art shows, and children and adult art and craft classes and a regional youth theater company/theater. Our vision today is to provide children and adults with opportunities to explore, experience, enjoy and fall in love with the Arts! We provide quality art experiences through dedicated staff and community members who contribute their knowledge and time to the education of the Arts. Provides a theater program for children.

Lawrence Academy is dedicated to providing children, adults, and international students recreational and educational summer programs. The 100-acre Lawrence Academy campus provides the setting for over 30 camp offerings for children entering grades K–12. Summer Programs offered: Traditional Day Camp, Sports Camps, Specialty Day Camps, International Student Programs.

The program gives American Students, entering grades 7th-12th, a chance to study Italian or Mandarin Chinese for 2, 3, or 4 weeks while living on campus alongside students from Italy, China, and around the world. The program is divided into classroom instruction, off-campus cultural activities, on-campus sports/arts/specialty instruction, evening enrichment activities, and weekend excursions. Past programs included students from Italy, China, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan, Spain, Hong Kong, England, Australian, Poland, Dominican Republic,South Korea, and Taiwan. The program begins Wednesday, July 18, 2012 and ends Wednesday, August 15, 21012.

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scouts provide girls with the opportunity to discover their world, connect with and build an understanding for others and take action to make the world a better place.

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 Kids In Disability Sports, Inc. (K.I.D.S.), our mission is simple.
We believe that children with special needs deserve the same opportunities for recreation, sports and skill-building as everyone else.
At the heart of all K.I.D.S. programs are our families and staff of caring volunteers who coach the teams and assist at our dances and outings.
Our sports build self-confidence and show the value of teamwork. Our social events reinforce self-esteem and cooperation.
Our programs include a mix of typical children and kids with disabilities.

The Boy Scouts of America combines educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Westford is home to several Boy Scout Troops and is part of the West Wind District of the Yankee Clipper Council. Visit the web site to learn more and find a troop near you.

There are several 4H clubs in Westford. For information on specific clubs contact the F4H Middlesex Advisory Council of the 4H community of Middlesex County, at the website above, and or contact the Regional Extension Educator, Wendy Marcks.

S.T.R.E.A.M.S is a 19 day summer enrichment program for children having completed Kindergarten through Grade 5 in the Westford Public Schools to benefit from enrichment opportunities in grade level content. Program objective is to enhance the development of student proficiency in reading, writing, and Math by expanding student intrigue, exposure, and self-belief in literacy and mathematical thinking.

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Community Websites

• Westford Public Schools
• Elementary PTO
• Middle School PTO
• Parent Connection
• Special Education Parent Advisory Council
• Westford Coalition for Non-Violence
• Westford Health Department
• Westford Park and Recreation Department

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