Keeping Kids Healthy & Drug-Free
Preparing your child/teen for a healthy, drug-free future
The mission of the Medford Public Schools is to encourage and assist all students to reach their potential. The schools create a climate that sets high expectations and also offers motivation and support. Included here are informational resources for parents to prepare your child for a healthy, drug-free future. If you, as a parent, are concerned about possible drug and alcohol use by your child, a list of community support programs is posted.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
MHS does not recommend or endorse any specific program; this list provides general resources, treatment centers, and providers in the area. Contact your insurance company to find a list of substance abuse providers that accept your insurance and are accepting new patients.
- Children’s Hospital: ASAP (Adolescent Substance Abuse Program)
- McLean Hospital: The Landing Program for Adolescents with Dual Diagnosis
- Eliot Community Human Services
- Arbour Substance Abuse Treatment Program
- Bay Cove Human Services
- Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc
- Home for Little Wanderers Alcohol/Drug Use Assessment and Treatment Program
- Related Readings
Children’s Hospital: ASAP (Adolescent Substance Abuse Program)
McLean Hospital: The Landing Program for Adolescents with Dual Diagnosis
Eliot Community Human Services
Arbour Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Bay Cove Human Services
Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc
Home for Little Wanderers Alcohol/Drug Use Assessment and Treatment Program
Related Readings
Massachusetts Substance Abuse
Information and Education
800-327-5050/888-448-8321
www.Helpline-online.com
Institute for Health and Recovery
349 Broadway Cambridge, MA
617-661-3991/866-705-2807
Youth Central Intake ext. 116
www.healthrecovery.org
Self Help Apps (for iPhone and Android)
Breathe2Relax
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool
which provides information on the effects of stress on
the body and instructions and exercises to help you
learn stress management skills
Mood 24/7
Mood 24/7 provides an easy way to record how you’re
feeling. After registering, Mood 24/7 will ask you how
you feel each day via text message and you can track
your results online.
MoodShift
MindShift will help you learn how to relax, develop more
helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that
will help you take charge of your anxiety.
Advocacy
BAGLY: Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual & Transgender Youth
617-227-4313
http://www.bagly.org/
Gay Straight Alliance
@ Medford High School
Fenway LGBT Peer Listening Line:
800-399- PEER (7337)
Monday – Saturday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Samaritans–Suicide Prevention
877-870-4673
Samariteens-800-252-8336
24hr helpline-617-247-0220
www.samaritanshope.org
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY
Homeless Shelter
Rape Hotline
781-391-6779
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
781-391-6778
Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Gays)
Support groups for parents, families, and friends.
781-891-5966
info@gbpflag.org
Helpline: 866-427-3524
Al-Anon/Al-Ateen
508-366-0556
www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org
Families Anonymous
www.familiesanonymous.org
Learn to Cope Parents
www.learn2cope.org
Mental Health
Somerville Mental Health Association
Somerville, MA
781-329-0909
www.riversidecc.org
North Suffolk Mental Health Association
Revere Counseling Center, MA
781-289-9331
Chelsea Counseling Center, MA
617-889-3300
www.northsuffolk.org
Eliot Community Human Services
Lexington, MA
Adult Mental Health 781-861-0890
Emergency Services 800-988-1111
www.eliotchs.org
Mclean Hospital
Belmont, MA
Adult Outpatient 617-855-2300
Emergency Services 800-333-0338
Helpline and Hotline Information
Report a Crime/Save a Life 911
Medford Police or Fire Non-emergency
Police 781-395-1212
Fire 781-9400
Tip 411
Text ‘Medford’ to 847-411
Alert MPD of crimes such as:
Safety concerns, illegal drug activity, underage drinking,
bullying, violence, and theft.
Provide details (ex. What, where, sex, age, time)
In case of emergency call 911