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The Center for Effective Therapy

An outpatient clinic that provides evidence-based treatment and mental health assessments with locations in Boston and Waltham

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Manville School

A K-10 special education school providing support for students with behavioral, emotional, or learning challenges

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Fearless Friends Bravery Program

A fun, short-term summer program to help kids with selective mutism and social anxiety build confidence and bravery.

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Next Step

A college prep program for students on the spectrum with social language and anxiety challenges

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The Impact of Chronic Illness on Children's Mental Health

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The Impact of Chronic Illness on Children's Mental Health

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Where Do Tics Come From, and What Can I Do?

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We help children with a range of mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Through evidence-based treatment and programs tailored to the unique challenges they face, children and families can thrive.

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Healthy communities start with healthy families. We are a preeminent voice and active resource on issues of children's mental health and advocate for change through our policy and advocacy initiatives.

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We work with both students and established professionals to educate and apply the principles of evidence-based treatments. We offer a wide range of different training opportunities across our programs.

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Fearless Friends

A fun, short-term summer program to help kids with selective mutism and social anxiety build confidence and bravery.

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Quality Care Initiative

Ensuring that all children and families have access to the highest quality care.

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Professional Training

Educating the next generation of mental health providers.

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Event Helping Kids Understand and Celebrate Neurodiversity April 30, 2026

In this seminar, we will orient you to what neurodiversity is, how to understand it, and how to talk to your kids about it in a way that celebrates neurodiversity and encourages community.

Event Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Treat Aggression, Self-Injurious… April 02, 2026

This presentation will review cases demonstrating the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis in addressing behavior of concern (e.g., aggression, self-injury, ritualistic behavior).

Event The Impact of Chronic Illness on Children's Mental Health March 26, 2026

In this seminar, we'll discuss the brain and body connection, how mental health is impacted by chronic illness, and how mental health treatment can help. Register for free at

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Child & Family Services

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Therapy, assessments, and treatment

The Center for Effective Therapy

Special education services

Manville School

Finding a summer program

Fearless Friends Bravery Program

College prep and support

Next Step

Latest Resources

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Children's Mental Health

Webinar

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Children's Mental Health

Parent Talk - Building Self-Esteem

Newsletter

Parent Talk - Building Self-Esteem

Where Do Tics Come From, and What Can I Do?

Blog

Where Do Tics Come From, and What Can I Do?

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Fearless Friends

Quality Care Initiative

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