Lexington
Mental Health Topics
Lexington was settled in 1641. It is celebrated as the site of the first shots of the American Revolutionary War, in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. Lexington is home to many community resources.
Community Resources
Crisis Resources For Lexington:
- If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go directly to your local emergency room
- Mental Health Emergency Services Provider (ESP) (Advocates)
Town Departments:
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Fire Department (https://www.lexingtonma.gov/284/Fire-Department)
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Human Services (www.lexingtonma.gov/human-services)
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Library (www.carylibrary.org/)
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Police Department (https://www.lexingtonma.gov/police)
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Public Health (https://www.lexingtonma.gov/504/Public-Health)
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Recreation & Community Programs (www.lexingtonma.gov/recreation-community-programs)
Schools
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Lexington Public Schools (https://www.lexingtonma.org/)
- Community Education
- Education Foundation
- Bullying Prevention & Intervention
- Equity at Lexington Public Schools
- Lexington Children's Place
- Lexington Creative start/ Head Start Preschool
- Bowman Elementary
- Bridge Elementary
- Estabrook Elementary
- Fiske Elementary
- Harrington Elementary
- Hastings Elementary
- Clarke Middle
- Diamond Middle
- Lexington High
Resources in the Lexington Community:
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Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry
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J.W. Hayden Recreation Centre
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LexFUN! (For children ages 0-5)
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Lexington Youth and Family Services, Inc. (LYFS - www.lyfsinc.org/about-us.html)
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LexMedia
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Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School
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Minuteman Senior Services (https://www.minutemansenior.org/)