Counseling in Acton, MA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Acton, Massachusetts is a quaint little town that proves to have attractions nearby to keep your children and teenagers entertained for months. With a large city like Boston not too far away, there are multiple advantages to living hear a big town without being directly within the city limits when you have a family. Nashoba Valley Ski Area is not too far away and offers a wide variety of different skiing and snowboarding lessons for your entire family.¹ On the other hand, Bobby's Ranch is nearby for those wishing to ride horseback and enjoy the amazing nature that surrounds the area. Great for families with children and teenagers, Acton Bowladrome and Arcade has everything you need to keep your entire family entertained for hours. Engage in a nice competitive game of bowling while creating lasting memories. Lazer Zone is also just down the road for those wishing to engage in a game of tag. In terms of education, Acton-Boxborough Regional High, Douglas Elementary, and Concord Middle are a few schools nearby for your educational needs.

Mental Health in Acton

There are many support groups available for people in Acton that live with a mental illness. Overeaters Anonymous offers weekly groups for individuals who struggle with a compulsion to eat. Meetings allow participants to garner strength from their shared experience with one another. Meetings are generally held on a weekly basis and last about an hour. All meetings are free. Call 978-897-7652 for information regarding meeting times and locations.² Parents of individuals who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can come together for support and guidance at one of the local meetings offered by Children and Adults with ADHD. Groups focus on sharing information, resources, and tips for parenting a child with ADHD. All meetings are free and open to the public.³

Bullying is a behavior that is not tolerated in the Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools. The school district has implemented a comprehensive plan to reduce the occurrence of negative behaviors. This has been accomplished by fostering a culture in which bullying is unacceptable. Students and teachers alike participate in programs that promote positive student-to-student relations and student-to-teacher relations. Supervision of students in common areas has also been increased to reduce the frequency of harassment. Ongoing training for teachers focuses on proactive approaches to address negative behaviors and support victims and bystanders. Call 978-264-4700 for additional details.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Social Justice Council at the First Parish Church oversees a number of initiatives that seek to make a positive difference in the lives of Acton residents. The council partners with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes for low-income families. Domestic violence programs provide comfort for victims and valuable resources for community members. Efforts to reduce discrimination based on race are also addressed by the Social Justice Council. For more detailed information about these and other initiatives, call the First Parish Church at 978-897-8149.⁵

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References

1. Nashoba Valley Ski Area. (2016). Lessons. Retrieved from http://www.skinashoba.com/lessons.html
2. Overeaters Anonymous. (2017). Meetings. Retrieved from http://www.oa.org/meetings/
3. MetroWest Satellite of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.chadd.net/template.cfm?affid=467&p=about
4. Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools. (2017). Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. Retrieved from http://ab.mec.edu/about/policiespdf/JICFB-R.pdf
5. First Parish Church. (2017). Social Justice Council. Retrieved from http://fpc-stow-acton.org/social.htm

Acton is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It has a land area of 19.86 square miles and a water area of 0.43 square miles.  The population of Acton is 23,549 people with 8,720 households and a median annual income of $125,635. .

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Widely Affordable

Licensed, professional counseling in Acton is considered widely accessible by the majority of people who live here and budget is often not a concern for mental health treatment. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Acton public health department.