2026–27 · City-wide
Mental health programs and resources for Boston teens
Resident asks for programs that strengthen mental health and provide resources for teens in Boston who need help.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Provide programs that Strenghten mental health and provide resources for those in need of help among teens of Boston
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 7, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- BCYF
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Mental health & substance use from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2025–26 (23 matching)
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- Coordinated stabilization services for intimate partner violence survivorsResident asks for coordinated services in the first year for survivors of intimate partner violence, saying fragmented navigation worsens outcomes and incidence has risen since COVID.2025–26City-wide
- Free youth mental health training for community adultsResident asks for free mental health training for coaches, parents, caregivers and neighbors who interact with youth, because culturally fitting clinical care is scarce.2025–26City-wide
2024–25 (52 matching)
- Free relationship and mental health crisis hotlineResident asks for a hotline offering free relationship therapy and rapid response to mental health and relationship crises as an alternative to police.2024–25City-wide
- Drop-in mental health clinic for teensResident asks for a drop-in clinic in a safe space staffed by mental health professionals and social workers so teens and young adults can get support without a traditional clinic commitment.2024–25City-wide
- Youth drug use prevention programResident asks for a youth program to prevent drug use that is accessible to low-income communities.2024–25City-wideSubmitted in Spanish