Helpful Links

• Massachusetts Department of Public Health Immunization Requirements

• Westwood Public Schools Food Service

• Westwood Youth & Family Services

• Mass Department of Public Health

• Center for Disease Control

• FDA website

• Medline 

• Concussion / Impact Testing

Community Resources:

• Interface William James

• Riverside Emergency Services (781-769-8674 or 800-529-5077)

• Westwood Youth & Family Services

Important Numbers:

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline = 988 (Available 24/7, 365 days)

• Behavior Health Help Line (BHHL) = (833)773-2445 (Available 24/7, 365 days)

  • Connects individuals and families to the full range of treatement services for mental health and substance use.

• Crisis Text Line = Text ACT to 741741 (Available 24/7)

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration = Call 1-800-985-5990 or Text TALKWITHUS to 66746 (Available 24/7)

• The Trevor Project: LGBTQ Crisis Hotline = 1-866-488-7368 www.thetrevorproject.org

Meditation/Relaxation:

• Common Sense Media Apps to Help with Mental Health

• Calm

• Headspace

• Headspace Taking a Mindful Walk

Vape/Juul Cessation:

Quitting vapes or other tobacco products can be hard. Here are some ways to help young people get the support they need:

• • • This is Quitting powered by truth® is a free and confidential texting program for young people who vape. Text “VapeFreeMass” to 88709.  In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

    • My Life, My Quit TM has youth coach specialists trained to help young people by phone or text. Young people can call or text "Start My Quit" to 855-891-9989 for free and confidential help or sign up online at mylifemyquit.com.

    • Visit teen.smokefree.gov for tools and tips.

    • Encourage young people to ask their school nurse or counselor, athletic coach, doctor, parent or other trusted adult for help.

    • For more information, young people can visit mass.gov/vaping.

    • More information for parents/adults is available at GetOutraged.org.