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Needham Youth & Family Services
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
Contact Us
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Needham Town Hall
1471 Highland Ave.
Needham, MA 02492781-455-7500
needhamyouth@needhamma.govHours
Monday 8 am-5 pm
Tuesday 8 am-6 pm
Wednesday 8 am-5 pm
Thursday 8 am-5 pm
Friday 8 am-12:30 pm
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Sara Shine (she/her/hers)
Director, LICSWPhone: 781-455-7500 Ext. 71264Additional Phone: 781-898-5132
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Alyssa Cellucci (she/her/hers)
Administrative AssistantPhone: 781-455-7500 Ext. 71267
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Ellen Whirley (she/her/hers)
Clinician, LCSWPhone: 781-455-7500 Ext. 71266
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Hannah Stein (she/her/hers)
Clinician, LICSWPhone: 781-455-7500 Ext. 71265
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Christine Weitzel (she/her/hers)
Part Time Clinician, LCSWPhone: 781-234-8362
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Grace Burnham (she/her/hers)
Clinician, M.A.Phone: 617-528-0387
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Tony Serio (he/him/his)
Outreach Clinician, LCSWPhone: 781-467-6983
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Kristina Kozak (she/her/hers)
Community Training Coordinator, MSW, BCBAPhone: 781-467-6415
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Elizabeth Sypek (she/her/hers)
MSW Graduate Clinical InternPhone:
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Caroline Comito (she/her/hers)
Mental Health Counseling Graduate Clinical InternPhone: