Hopkinton Youth & Family Services

Hopkinton Youth & Family Services Hopkinton Youth & Family Services promotes and enhances youth and family well-being by providing you

HOPKINTON YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES·THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019·
Hopkinton Youth and Family Services (YFS) promotes and enhances family health and well-being by providing families with a place to turn for free, confidential services within their own community when they need it most. These services include parent consultation, crisis intervention, information and referral to resources, case management

, and short-term individual, group, and family counseling. In addition to the provision of direct care to families, Hopkinton YFS works collaboratively with the Hopkinton Youth Commission and other town departments and programs to develop, sponsor, and facilitate community programs and activities intended to enhance the lives of Hopkinton families. Hopkinton Youth & Family Services provides coordination to the Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention (HOP) community coalition. HOP’s mission is
To provide substance abuse prevention resources, education, and support for the purpose of promoting well-being and resilience for all Hopkinton community members
To inquire about Hopkinton Youth & Family Services or Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention please call 508.497.9781 or check out our web page at https://www.hopkintonma.gov/residents/youth_and_family_services.php
For emergency mental health support please contact Advocates Crisis at 1-800-640-5432
All Hopkinton residents can access free and confidential help with finding an outpatient mental health provider, in as little as two weeks, that best matches their needs in terms of location, specialty provider, insurance/fee requirement and availability. Please call the INTERFACE Helpline at 1.888.244.6843 - Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm to start the process.

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05/08/2026

Please enjoy our May newsletter!

Hopkinton Youth and Family Services

Providers are hearing more about psychosis associated with ma*****na use. Here is some of the recent science explaining ...
04/09/2026

Providers are hearing more about psychosis associated with ma*****na use. Here is some of the recent science explaining more about it. Protect your brains and your kid's brains. Tagging Building Bright Brains here...a regional initiative where you can learn more.

Medicinal cannabis for young people is an oxymoron. Teens and young adults using cannabis have markedly increased risks of addiction, depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.

04/03/2026

What if the teen years didn't have to feel like a daily battle? 🙌 Discover evidence-based tools to reduce power struggles and build real connection with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart.

April 16 | 7pm | Online Event. Reserve your spot for FREE here: www.sparkkindness.org/events/love-the-teen-you-have

Thank you to our Event Spotlight Partners! Kennedy Middle School PTO, Reliant Foundation, Becca Schmill Foundation, Riverbend School, The Redhawk Foundation, Natick Public Schools, MetroWest Subaru, Ellie Mental Health - Framingham, MA, Natick 180, Natick Health Department, Natick Education Foundation, TJX

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04/03/2026

Please check out our April 2026 Newsletter!

Hopkinton Youth and Family Services

03/29/2026

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength—please keep going. connects young adults to resources for mental health and substance use, and a supportive community. Visit samhsa.gov/recoverme

03/29/2026

Academic pressure, packed schedules, social expectations, and constant comparison contribute to emotional exhaustion and burnout in teens.

Learn more about how parents and caregivers can support teen mental health: https://brnw.ch/21x18qO

03/25/2026

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week:

It can be hard to recognize signs of substance problems in ourselves. If you find yourself thinking or worrying about your use, it’s a good idea to talk with a trusted clinician who can help you understand whether substances are affecting your life and if you may have a substance use disorder.

Learn more from Shelly F. Greenfield, MD, MPH, Addiction Psychiatrist at Mass General Brigham: https://brnw.ch/21x0VYK

01/29/2026
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01/28/2026

Please enjoy our latest newsletter!

Hopkinton Youth and Family Services

Wonderful resource!
12/30/2025

Wonderful resource!

We're proud to offer new resources for schools and youth programs to help stop bullying among middle-school aged youth. Learn how to support young people and prevent bullying by encouraging them to practice empathy and inclusion with their peers: ow.ly/MZBz50XCXXS

Additional resources available in our office. We are here to support you.
12/05/2025

Additional resources available in our office. We are here to support you.

December 2-8 is National Grief Awareness Week. Take this time to learn about the impacts of grief and how to best support family, friends, and loved ones. samhsa.gov/communities/coping-bereavement-grief

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