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For more information about mental health and available services, click the icons below.
If you have questions or need help accessing these resources, please contact the Human Services Division at 617-796-1420.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS
Parents Helping Parents connects parents with parents in both virtual and community support groups to share challenges, express frustrations, and ask questions. Find the support and feedback you need to help yourself and your children. All services are free, anonymous, confidential, and accessible.
https://parentshelpingparents.org/
Parent Stress Line, 1-800-632-8188
Free, Confidential & Anonymous
The Parent Stress Line offers a safe place for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges of raising children and receive kindness, understanding, and the non-judgmental support needed to help prevent a situation from escalating into a crisis. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Parent Support Groups
Free, Confidential & Open to Anyone Who Identifies as a Caregiver
The purpose of these support groups is to create safe spaces where group members share experiences about parenting no matter where they are on the parenting journey. They are run by volunteer facilitators who are trained in our Parents Helping Parents Mutual Aid Support Group Model.
MASSACHUSETTS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HELP LINE
If you are struggling with mental health or substance use, the Behavioral Health Helpline (BHHL) connects Massachusetts residents directly to clinical support, where and when they need it. It’s free, available 24/7, and offers real-time interpretation in over 200 languages. Individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing can also use the BHHL by contacting MassRelay at 711.
Call or text 833-773-2445 or chat online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please see below for upcoming events in and around Newton related to mental health.
FROM FAMILIES FOR DEPRESSION AWARENESS
Connecting with Care: Essential Communication Skills for Mental Health, Caregivers
Wednesday, September 3 | 7–8:30 PM | Online | FREE
Learn essential communication skills so that you can better connect with your loved ones and provide more effective support on their mental health journey.
Click here to learn more and register.
FROM NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL, the programs below are designed to support families, caregivers, and the community. Many of the programs are free and open to all. Sponsored by the Newton-Wellesley Community Collaborative.
Additional details and registration links can be found here. Questions can be directed to Emily DeMariano at edemariano@mgb.org.
Parenting & Family Support
Raising Resilient Kids Workshop
Fridays, Sept. 26 – Nov. 7 | Noon–1:15 PM | Zoom | $160 (scholarships available)
Practical tools for parents of elementary-age children.
Raising Resilient Teens Workshop
Wednesdays, Oct. 29 – Dec. 17 | 8:45–10 AM | Zoom | $160 (scholarships available)
Strengthen communication and resilience with your teen.
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age (Elementary Edition)
Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6:30 PM | Wilson Middle School, Natick | Free
Film + panel on managing technology and screen time.
You Are Not Alone: Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 7 PM | Natick High School | Free
With Dr. Christine Crawford, NAMI – guidance for parents and caregivers.
Mental Health, Recovery & Wellness
Purple Flag Project Display & Ceremony
Wednesday, Sept. 17 | Noon–2 PM | Begins in Shipley Auditorium and moves to NWH Front Lawn | Free
Memorial ceremony for National Recovery Month.
Film Screening & Panel Discussion: Recovery City
Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 6–9 PM | Newton Free Library | Free
Award-winning film + panel on women’s journeys through recovery.
*Registration encouraged and you'll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome.
An Evening with Laura McKowen
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 6–8 PM | Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Free
Author and sobriety leader shares wisdom on recovery.
Walk & Talk Health Series, Newton
Weekly community walks + expert-led health talks.
Thursdays | 9:30 am | UMASS Amherst Mt. Ida Campus (Sept. – May)
To register, call 617-796-1506.
Take a look at our HHS Events page for additional upcoming programming.
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