Clinical Services Our clinical services are provided by Licensed Clinicians in a professional and confidential atmosphere and include Individual & Family Therapy, Child Play Therapy and Specialized Support Groups. We also serve as a Field Placement Site for Graduate Interns in the Helping Professions. Under the close supervision of our clinical staff, Interns provide counseling services, allowing us to expand our clinical capacity and provide sorely needed counseling to
residents of all ages.
Crisis Intervention As a member of the Northborough-Southborough Trauma Response Network, we are available to assist residents coping with traumatic events such as the sudden loss of a child or parent. We provide mental health assessments and consultation to further assess clinical needs. We then make recommendations for follow-up care with an outside referral or with our clinical services.
Resource & Referrals Family & Youth Services is the Town’s centralized source of human services. We offer an extensive network of resources and provide referral information to the Northborough community. We respond to requests for medical, housing and legal resources and provide linkage to local, state and federal programs.
Application Assistance FYS serves as an Application Site for the Fuel Assistance Program through the South Middlesex Opportunity Council. This federal program provides heating assistance to low-income individuals and families. We also offer assistance to residents in their application to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps).
Grant-Funded Programs Family & Youth Services is most thankful for the support we have received from the MetroWest Health Foundation. Their support has addressed basic health needs for residents such as food, counseling services for residents on long waitlists and transportation to medical appointments. In addition, we have collaborated with the Town Planner, Recreation Director and Town Health Agent to address the growing health epidemic of Childhood Obesity.
Collaborative Parnerships Family & Youth Services values and appreciates the community partnerships we have developed over the years. These partnerships maximize the support and resources provided to Northborough residents. We are grateful to:
Northborough Helping Hands |
Northborough Food Pantry |
Interfaith Clergy Association |
Northborough Rotary Club |
Special Benevolent Trust Fund |
Family Success Partnership |
Northborough Public School System |
Northborough Extended Day Program |
Northborough Youth Commission The Northborough Youth Commission is a Town Board appointed by Selectmen to evaluate community needs and advocate to develop resources to support Northborough families. Current members include: Sandra Scott, Chair; Lori Mott, Co-Chair; Sylvia Pabreza, Secretary; and members Rebecca Haberman, Joan Clementi and Chris Benestead. We are also pleased to have Youth Liaisons from Algonquin Regional and St. John's High School. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month and are open to the public. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member please contact the Town Administrator's office at 508-393-5040.
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