Acton-Boxborough

Mental Health Topics

Acton-Boxborough's schools, parks, and recreation department, and many nonprofit agencies work together to help families learn and grow. For additional information about youth services, please visit Danny's Place.

Community Resources

Town of Acton Official Website
Town of Boxborough Official Website
Acton-Boxborough School District
Boxborough Public School District
Acton-Boxborough Parent Advisory Council (PAC) on Special Education
Acton Community Events
Acton Arboretum
Acton Library
Boxborough Library
Acton Council on Aging
Boxborough Council on Aging
Acton Veteran Services
Boxborough Veteran Services
Acton Community Supper
Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts
Acton Police Department
Boxborough Police Department
Acton-Boxborough United Way
AB Wellness

Recent News

Caregiver depression tied to more ER visits for dementia patients, by Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, Jul 9 2019.
Team Sports May Help Children Deal With Trauma, by Perri Klass, M.D., The New York Times, Jul 8 2019.
6 Tips for Better Managing Time for Adults with ADHD, by Melissa Orlov, Psychology Today, Jul 8 2019.

Massachusetts is leading the way in assessment and early identification of mental health concerns in children. Pediatricians are seeing a significant increase in visits for primary mental health needs, and William James INTERFACE is supporting families in making early connections as research has shown that early intervention leads to better outcomes.