Boston
Mental Health Services
The city of Boston 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 Boston area.
Select a Mental Health Topic for Children and Families
- Anger
- Forensics
- Psychosis
- Anxiety
- Grief/Loss
- Rape/Sexual Assault
- ADHD
- Homelessness
- Relationship Violence
- Autism/Asperger's
- Internet/Media Safety
- Self Injury
- Bipolar
- Learning Differences
- Sexual Orientation
- Bullying/Violence
- Military Families
- Sport Psychology
- Child Abuse/Neglect
- Multiculturalism
- Stress
- Chronic/Disabling Conditions
- OCD
- Substance Abuse/Addictions
- Depression
- Parenting Advice/Support
- Suicide
- Divorce
- PTSD
- Teen Pregnancy/Parenting
- Eating Disorders
- Postpartum Depression
- Trauma
Youth Services
The city's schools, parks, and recreation department, and many nonprofit agencies work together to help families learn and grow.
For a wide range of out-of-school opportunities, visit BOSTONavigator, a collaboration of the City of Boston, BOSTnet, and Boston After School & Beyond to offer easy access to youth program information. Another resource for teens is Boston Youth Zone, which offers “activities, opportunities, and other fun stuff for kids and teens. By Boston teens, for Boston teens.”
Community Websites
- City of Boston
- Boston Public Schools
- Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC): 617-635-7810
- Adolescent Wellness Program (Boston Public Health Commission)
- Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF)
- Boston Resource Net
- talklisten.org
Can't find what you need or need a referral to a mental health practitioner?
Disclaimer: Material on the MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service website is intended as general information. It is not a recommendation for treatment, nor should it be considered medical or mental health advice. The MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service urges families to discuss all information and questions related to medical or mental health care with a health care professional.
Featured Resources
Psychologically Speaking with Dr. Lynn Margolies
- Coping with Trauma and Avoiding Misconceptions
- Power Plays Between Brothers and In Families
- Easy Steps to Reconnect: A Guide for Emotionally Avoidant Dads (and Moms)
- Courage and Limits with Your Teen
- Being A Grown-up When Your Kid Hates You
- Executive Function Problem or Just in Your Child's Mind?
- Executive Function Problem or Just in Your Child's Mind? (Part 2)
- Having a Smooth Break-up With Your College Bound Teen
- Being a Wise Ally for Your Kids as they Face College Choice
- It’s a Family Matter
- Managing Yourself When Your Kids Disappoint You
- When Good Intentions Fall Short
- A Boy Divided
- Teens and Internet Pornography
- Bonding with your teen: a hidden opportunity
- Letting yourself see beneath the surface with your teen
- Know your limits: a prom primer for parents
- How to Be Protective When Your Son Thinks He Is Gay
- Transitioning From High School to College: A Primer for Students with Disabilities
- Planning for College (for teens with a disability)
- Safety: Teen Driving
- Discovery Health Teen Center
- High School Blues: What’s on Your Mind?
- Your Mind: Sorting It All Out
- What a Difference a Friend Makes
- MORE: Click here for the full list
- Recent articles of interest on children and mental health
- All books, articles, videos and other publications organized by topic
- Newsletter Archive
Camps with a Mental Health Focus
Therapeutic Schools, from the MA Dept of Education.



