Needham Youth & Family Services operates as a mental health resource by providing professional and confidential clinical and programmatic services to Needham's youth and their families. We provide support, information, and guidance on a myriad of issues relating to family, social life, peer interactions, stress, substance use, bereavement, pandemic-related challenges and other youth-related concerns. Read more about our clinical services here Version Options Needham Youth & Family Services HeadlineNY&FS Resource GuideCurrent Programs.

In the case of a mental health emergency, please contact Riverside Emergency Services at
 1-800-529-5077 or call 911.

NY&FS Resource Guide

Click to access resources around mental health and basic needs, locally and beyond.

Current Programs

Click to above access our list of current programming for youth, teens, parents, and families.
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Giggles, Games, and Friendships for 1st and 2nd Graders

Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30pm, September 30 - October 28

Giggles, Games, and Friendships for 3rd and 4th Graders

Thursdays from 3:45-4:30pm, October 16 - November 6

Connecting with Confidence for 6th Graders

Saturday, September 20 from 10am - 1pm

Peer Tutor Program

Various times weekly, running from October 2025 - April 2026
Tutees in Grades 3-8 and Tutors in Grades 10-12

VIP Peer Mentoring Program

Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm, October 21 - March 17

Volunteers Around Needham, NewBridge on the Charles

Thursday, October 23 from 3:30 - 5pm