Needham

Mental Health Topics

The town of Needham is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts which has a number of resources for members of the community.

Community Resources

HELPLINE

888-244-6843 (toll free); 617-332-3666 (local)
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am – 5pm
Tues, Thurs, 8am – 6pm
What to Expect When You Call

Recent News

Moving in Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds, by Ellen Barry, The New York Times, Jul 17 2024.
New Study Shows Which Antidepressants May Cause the Most Weight Gain, by Christina Caron, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.
The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling, by Claire Cain Miller and Sarah Mervosh, The New York Times, Jul 1 2024.

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.