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Return to school could present mental health challenges for students

Dr. Justin Dodson of Youth Villages addresses possible mental health challenges as children face a new normal with the reopening of schools this fall.

Woburn Youth Villages Awarded $500,000 Grant

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Youth Villages is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants through Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. Located in Woburn, the organization was awarded a $500,000 grant and was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process.

Woburn Youth Villages Awarded $500K Grant

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Youth Villages in Woburn was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation.

Counselors encourage explaining pandemic, racial injustices to children

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Justin Dodson, an assistant director at Youth Villages, spoke with News Channel 3 in Memphis about the best way to approach discussions with your children surrounding the global pandemic and racial injustices.

Experts say children spending more time online creates new opportunity for predators

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, screen time has increased for many children nationally. Youth Villages’ Regional Supervisor for Crisis Services, Natasha Bonner, spoke with Local24 and Fox13 Memphis about the rising risks they face online.

Keeping up with your mental health while social distancing

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Our Clinical Program Manager Dr. Jacque Cutillo spoke to Boston 25 News about how to talk to your children about Coronavirus and how it has affected our world…

Local experts examine how the coronavirus outbreak takes a toll on child mental health

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Youth Villages storiesYouth Villages’ Linda Snyder, MD. gives her insights on how to maintain children’s mental health during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more of the CBS 17 story here.Every day, Youth Villages serves thousands of troubled children and their...