Westwood

Mental Health Topics

The town of Westwood is home to many support services for families seeking mental health resources. Select a topic below for information as well as resources and organizations relevant to the topic in the Westwood community.

Community Resources

Town of Westwood

Westwood Public Schools

Westwood Youth and Family Services

Westwood Public Library

I Am Strong Foundation: This is a foundation that works to shatter the stigma associated with teenage mental health issues

Westwood Community Chest

Veterans Services

Council on Aging

Westwood Food Pantry

Westwood Department of Recreation

Board of Health

Westwood Historical Society

Westwood Disability Commission

HELPLINE

888-244-6843 (toll free); 617-332-3666 (local)
Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am – 5pm
Tues, Thurs, 8am – 6pm
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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.