COMMUNITY

We are more than the space inside our walls, we are a community.

 
 

We have grown community partnerships to expand our impact and our reach. Over the last several years we’ve been excited to see that the cause of supporting our young people, especially through mental health and navigating stressors, has become a top priority and topic of conversation in our community. Our goal with our partnerships and partner programs is to address these questions, build more resources, and expand our reach to help even more young people create happier, healthier lives.

 

We are more than the space inside our walls, we are a community.
Community partnerships are an important way that Danny’s Place serves our mission to empower youth in our community. We have founded coalitions, we participate in committees doing great work, and we support bringing core programs to the community.

Danny’s Place is proud to be a Founding Members of these Coalition Groups: 

  • AB Cares: A community-based collaborative effort that seeks to prevent suicide across the lifespan and support all who are impacted by suicide. AB Cares aims to support community-wide conversations, awareness, and connections across Acton and Boxborough in order to prevent suicide.

  • ABCRN (Acton Boxborough Community Resource Network): The purpose of the ABCRN is to provide an opportunity for human service professionals in Acton & Boxborough to share information, network, and enhance collaborations to benefit the residents of both communities.


Both groups were founded to address critical issues in the community and continue to be important and active professional groups. These groups allow key stakeholders to connect, share resources, and make plans for actions needed to improve the lives of the Acton-Boxborough community.


Additionally, we proudly serve on these Committees:
ABRHS School Council: The School Council gathers input from parents, students, school staff and the community to inform high school leadership on different relevant topics. DPYS values our role in helping to make a difference in the lives of high school students at Acton-Boxborough, and has been a part of the school council since 2016.

SWAC: Danny’s Place Youth Services is a community youth-serving agency member on the Superintendent’s Wellness Advisory Committee. This committee addresses different topics relevant to the district’s wellness goals. We are honored to be a part of this group and share our perspectives. We have been invited to serve on this committee for many years beginning in 2012.

As part of these coalition groups and Danny’s Place's active role in the community, we also support community events including:
Active Bystanders Training ▸
Out of Darkness Walk ▸
Community Speaker Events ▸
QPR Training ▸

We also support these programs, where we work with existing programs to bring them to the Acton and Boxborough communities at free or deep discounted costs. While a variety of programs fall in here, their commonality is how they fall under the DPYS Mission, and our goal to provide a diverse offering of programs to the youth of Acton and Boxborough: 

We’re always looking to develop new partnerships to grow our programmatic and strategic goals. If you think this might be a great fit, please reach out to us at Info@Dannys-Place.org 


 

Our local partners offer fun, empowering ways to expand your horizons.

 

Local and national resources for
health and wellness support.

If you, a friend, or family member are in an emergency, call 911.

9-8-8

9-8-8 is an emergency line for mental health crises, including substance abuse. By dialing this easy-to-remember number, individuals in crisis can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

William James INTERFACE

William James INTERFACE Referral Service is a mental health resource and referral helpline that connects children, adults and families (in subscribing communities like AB) with mental health and wellness resources.

Call 617-322-3666 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for information or referrals.
Visit their website for more information.


Eliot Community Human Services

Eliot Community Human Services provides community-based services throughout Massachusetts, including psychiatry, child and family services, crisis intervention and more.

Call 978-369-1113, the local chapter (located in Concord, MA), for information or help.
Visit their website for more information.


ABRHS Counseling Office

The Counselors at the high school are a great resource. If you have questions or concerns around school, peer relationships, safety, or paths past high school, your counselor can offer direction and support.

Call 978-264-4700 ext. 3430
Or set up an appointment with them in their office at school.


Acton Health Department

The Health Department is here to support you in all things HEALTH at Acton-Boxorough! From tick bites to substance use concerns, you can find information on their website or by contacting the department.

Call 978-929-6632
Email health@acton-ma.gov
Visit their websites for more information:
www.acton-ma.gov
www.healthyacton.org


Samaritans Suicide Hotline

If you need immediate help and want to talk to someone, call or text 877-870-HOPE (4673). Someone is available to listen 24/7.

Visit their website


Families for Depression Awareness

FFDA offers workshops, programs, and information about mood disorders. They provide powerful teen speaker programs and informational workshops. FFDA aims to raise awareness and prevent suicide.

Visit their website for more information and how you can get help for yourself or a loved one.
Call (781) 890-0220

Advocates Mental Health

Advocates offers mental health services and support ranging from addiction recovery to developmental services to general family counseling.

Visit their website to see their full list of services and for more information.
Call 1-800-640-5432 crisis hotline


The Trevor Project

A resource for LGBTQ Youth, offering crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Call or text 1-866-488-7386
Visit their website for more information.


Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

BARCC offers free, confidential services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and up (regardless of when the violence occurred). Their website has information and resources about how to get help for yourself or for someone you know who is a survivor. The website has a safe-exit button.

Call 1-800-841-8371
Visit their website


National Youth Homelessness & Runaway Safeline

If you are thinking about running away, or if you already have, visit this website or call the safeline to talk to someone who won’t judge you.

Visit their website
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)


Love is Respect

This is a safe resource to ask questions and get information about healthy relationships. There is a safe-exit button on the website. They also have a helpline you can call or text safely and securely.

Visit their website
Call 1-866-331-9474
Text “loveis” to 22522 to talk to an advocate.


MA Substance Abuse Information & Education Helpline

Call 1-800-327-5050 for information and support about substance abuse.
Visit their website

OUT Metrowest

OUT MetroWest supports the LGBTQ community in MetroWest Boston with advocacy, programming, and education. They offer 3 programs for youth, along with drop-in hours and various events.

Call 508-875-2122
Email info@outmetrowest.org
Visit their website


Eating Disorders

Looking for some general information about eating disorders? This website offers information, a national helpline, and a screening tool (for ages 13 and up) to see if you would benefit from professional support around eating and body image.

Visit their website


Planned Parenthood

A resource for pregnancy, contraception, sex and relationships, abortion, cancer, health and wellness. Chat online or text "PPNOW" to 774636 (PPINFO) to get answers about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs, and abortion.

Visit their website


Teens Health

Looking for some general information on health and safety?

Visit their website