Newton
Mental Health Services
The city of Newton 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 Newton 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. The spirit of Newton’s commitment to ensuring a healthy childhood for all youth is enriched by the Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative, a federal grant aimed at reducing the risk factors that come between children of all ages and their ability to learn and stay safe and healthy. For more information see The Newton Partnership.
More resources are available at the Newton Youth Services web page.
Community Websites
- City of Newton
- Newton Public Schools
- The Newton Partnership / TNP Newsletter
- The Newton Childcare Commission
- NPS Emergency Response & Crisis Management Program (ERCM)
- Newton Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on Special Education
- Our Newton
Can't find what you need or need a referral to a mental health practitioner? Call 617-332-3666 x 1411. For more information about the service and terms of confidentiality, please click here.
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.



