MENTAL HEALTH
Riverside Emergency Crisis Team: 800-529-5077 Provides 24/7 mental health and substance use evaluations to people in crisis. Instead of going to the emergency room, services can be provided to you over the phone, in your home, at school, or in another community setting.
Metrowest Care Connection: Looking for a Mental Health Provider? Call MetroWest Care Connection available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at 1-844-528-6800 to help connect you to the right supports. You can also complete an Inquiry online at www.mwcareconnection.info/. This is a free referral service for children, adults, and families in Needham.
211 Mental health and substance use services and resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386
The Trans Line for Trans Youth and Adults 1-877-565-8860
ADDICTION
Needham Youth and Family Services - Offers individual and group counseling.
Ala-Teen - Has your life been affected by someone else’s drinking?
Boston Children’s Hospital Adolescent Substance Use & Addiction Program (ASAP)
Vaping/Nicotine
The Needham High School Vaping Cessation Program is Free and Confidential for any Needham high school student that is concerned with their use of nicotine. Learn More
Not a Needham high school student, This is Quitting has helped more than 300,000 youth and young adults quit vaping. Join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709 Learn more about Quitting Vaping Right from your Phone
“Vaping Cost One Teen His Health and Dreams” 3/26/2019
“How Latency Works in Youth Vaping” by Dr. Jonathan Winickoff, Mass General Hospital. 4/4/2019
“Needham School Spotlight on Youth Vaping” with Needham Public School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Gutekanst. December 2019