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Life skills learning center for young male adults, ages 18 and over 1-866-800-9517
406-239-8452 Christian-based wilderness and residential programs
Residential treatment for girls, ages 12-17 Mariah Pogue, Admissions 1-866-968-4673
21-day camps for youth, 13-25, available each month throughout the year 417-230-0381
Boarding Schools and Programs for Troubled Teens
Up-to-date information on the wide variety of human services available in Boston.
The Center for Young Women's Health, Children's Hospital, Boston 617-355-2994 Comprehensive primary care and specialty care to girls and young women, ages 10 to 23 years old, including outpatient eating disorders program.
The Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Program at Boston University 617-353 9610 The Center is currently running a specialized program to treat panic disorder in adolescents, ages 14-17. This treatment is offered at no cost for those eligible.
508-821-7777 Residential adolescent programs, substance abuse treatment, counseling, sexual abuse treatment, family programs. Serves southeastern Massachusetts.
Daybreak Pregnancy Resource Center 617-742-9170 1-888-9-OPTION Pregnancy testing, options counseling, abortion recovery services, and referrals to area resources. All services are free of charge.
Domestic Violence Programs in Massachusetts 1-877-785-2020 24 Hour
617-326-0425 Tuition-free, Episcopal middle school (grades 5-8) for children of economically disadvantaged families from Boston neighborhoods. Application packets (must be entering 5th grade) are available in January and must be submitted by April 1.
Essex County Juvenile Diversion Programs 978-745-6610
781-828-7550 Residential summer camp for Massachusetts inner city children and youth; environmental education programs for schools.
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Judge Rotenberg Educational Center 781-828-2202 Day and residential programs for children and adults with behavior problems, including conduct disorders, emotional problems, brain injury or psychosis, autism and developmental disabilities.
Men's Resource Center of Western Massachusetts 413-253-9887 Amherst 413-734-3438 Springfield Programs that support men to overcome the damaging effects of rigid and stereotyped masculinity, and simultaneously confront men's patterns of personal and societal violence and abuse toward women, children, and other men.
1-800-97-BEGIN Job training, academic training, and skills training for young adults, ages 16-24.
Outdoor Programs and Summer Camps
617-268-5552 Educational and tutoring programs for South Boston's youth and families.
Programs for Youth, 18 and Older
Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts 508-799-5700 24 Hour Comprehensive services to those affected by rape, incest and other forms of sexual assault. All services are free and offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
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University of Massachusetts Psychological Services Center 413-545-0041 Parenting support groups, teen groups, and individual services.
508-879-9800 Counseling programs, residential group homes, and family-based outreach services to youth and families throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts.
617-445-8887 Programs include Construction Training for 18-24 year old unemployed and unskilled young people, After-School Drop-In Program for 7-14 year-olds, Summer Reading and Sports Program for 7-13 year-olds, and Teens for a Positive Change.
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