Youth & Family Services

South Borough Youth and Family Services. Strengthening our community by supporting its families.

Our Mission

Southborough Youth and Family Services (SYFS) is a department of the Town of Southborough and a human service resource for the community. Our mission is to provide compassionate and equitable behavioral health and social services to Southborough residents of all ages.

Overview of SYFS Services

SYFS offers the following services:

Mental Health Support Services

SYFS offers a wide-range of mental health support services. These services include:

  • Assessments to better understand presenting issues and receive recommendations
  • Individualized training to build and enhance skills
  • One-time mental health consultations
  • Short-term counseling services
  • Substance use diversion program for youth
  • Therapeutic groups
  • Therapy referral support

All mental health support services are confidential and are provided by licensed mental health professionals and advanced graduate-level counselors under the direct supervision of our licensed staff. These services are exclusively for Southborough residents of any age and are free of charge.

To learn more about these services, click here.

In the event of a mental health emergency, call 988. Click here to learn more about additional mental health support.

For a more detailed overview of our mental health support model, please click here.

Need-Based Services

For those experiencing financial hardship, SYFS offers several income-eligible programs and services:

  • Camp Scholarships
  • Emergency Funds
  • Fuel Assistance
  • Holiday giving support
  • Referral support to local agencies for assistance with items such as housing, healthcare, and food insecurity

To learn more about these services, click here. 

Prevention Programs

An important goal for SYFS is to support individuals, families, and the community ahead of challenges through prevention programming. Prevention programs reduce risk and increase health, wellness, and protective factors. SYFS offers educational programming and information through programs such as suicide prevention training, substance abuse prevention programming, and Positive Youth Development initiatives.

Learn more about SYFS Prevention Programs throughout this webpage and by following us on Facebook. 

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