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.

What is YouthBuild?
It is Education: CTI YouthBuild is a program for young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who have dropped out of school. YouthBuild offers GED preparation classes that provides over 1,200 hours of classroom instruction from highly qualified and experienced instructors. YouthBuild, funded by the US Department of Labor, also provides students with important learning tools like critical thinking skills, small business management, economic literacy, and computer training in our state-of-the-art computer lab.

CTI YouthBuild is a program for young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who have dropped out of school. YouthBuild offers GED preparation classes that provides over 1,200 hours of classroom instruction from highly qualified and experienced instructors. YouthBuild, funded by the US Department of Labor, also provides students with important learning tools like critical thinking skills, small business management, economic literacy, and computer training in our state-of-the-art computer lab.

The Youth Conservation Stewards Program provides an opportunity for youths to build their skills in community service and conservation. Youths learn new skills while contributing to the improvement and maintenance of our reservations or providing environmental education to the public. Past projects have included environmental education, designing and posting signage, controlling exotic-invasive plant species, trail improvements and bridgework. Youths are encouraged to visit our properties and suggest projects of their own.

For ages 9-12. In this fun and educational class, students will prepare classic dishes of these countries/regions and enjoy a delicious lunch featuring their creations at the end of class each day. Classes take place at the Tie Your Apron kitchen, 10 Longmeadow Way, Acton. Instructor: Rebecca Scheier. Register at Rodenbush Community Center.

You will learn different techniques to create beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry. We will hammer, coil, and wrap wire to create necklaces, pendants and earrings. A new project will be completed in each class. No experience necessary, just your desire to express yourself in the art of jewelry making. For teens-adults. Held at Roudenbush Community Center. Additional information and registration available on line.

The Nashoba Youth Orchestra based in Westford, NYO functions under the not-for-profit umbrella of Westford’s Parish Center for the Arts. The NYO strives to offer young, dedicated musicians the opportunity to develop advanced ensemble and performance skills that will enable them to reach their fullest artistic potential through the study and performance of the world’s finest musical literature. The Nashoba Youth Orchestra holds rehearsals and auditions at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 75 Cold Spring Rd, Westford, 01886.

The Westford Teen Arts Council (WTAC) was organized to support local teen art, drama, music, dance & culture. The council strives to promote and sponsor programs and events to raise the profile of and provide opportunities for young adults in the Westford area who are interested in or involved in the performing and fine arts.The WTAC is non-profit and is a sponsored organization by the Parish Center for the Arts. The events and projects are totally conceived of and executed by the teens themselves. An adult advisory group assists peripherally. The real work, from setting up to cleaning up, is accomplished by the teens. Since the council was organized they have produced major events including a Dinner Theatre, coffee house evenings, shows, Summer Concerts in the Park. WTAC can be found performing at the Apple Blossom Festival, Strawberry Festival, and the County State Fair. They have produced their own CD's, "Works of Art" and "Freedom", compilations of artists who regularly perform at the Parish Center for the Arts during Westford Teen Arts Council events.

Are you interested in Robotics? Computers? Computer Programming? Science? Engineering? If so, have we got a club for you!! The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program is an excellent way for young people to experience the excitement of technical creativity and gain insights in the possibility of a a technical careers. In FIRST LEGO League 9- to 14-year-old youngsters learn to design and build autonomous robots using special LEGO kits. The program includes a 10- to 12-week period in which youngsters form teams, develop robots that can respond to individual tasks as part of an overall Challenge, then compete at one of the many tournaments we hold in Oregon and SW Washington. Through this process, youngsters experience the fun and excitement of solving problems in a positive and supportive team environment. Meetings take place first and third Friday of each month from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

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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

Can't find what you need or need a referral to a mental health practitioner?
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