Family Resources
William James Interface Service
In collaboration with the PTSO, the Town of Acton, AB United Way, and Danny’s Place Youth Services, we are pleased to offer a referral service for parents, students, educators, and our community. Click here for a brief video of the service.
The William James Interface Referral Services (WJIRS) is an initiative of the William James College’s Richard and Joan Freedman Center. The service makes available a wide range of valuable resources related to mental health and wellness for the benefit of the general public – children, adults, and families – as well as educators and mental health professionals. Click here for our latest local WJI data.
In addition to maintaining an extensive, frequently updated website of available resources, WJIRS provides a free, confidential mental health and wellness helpline Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM, at 888-244-6843 x1411. This is a free, confidential referral service for the Acton/Boxborough communities. Callers are matched with licensed mental health providers that meet the location, insurance, and special needs of the caller. Each referral is provided with follow-up assistance.
Website: https://interface.williamjames.edu
Interface Helpline: 617-332-3666 x1411 or 888-244-6843x12411
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
Begun in 1997, Emerson Hospital is now partnering with ten local school districts to develop and implement the Youth Risk Behavior Survey as a means of improving the health status of young people in our community. Emerson has carried out a comprehensive community health needs assessment, developed partnerships with different groups to address public health issues and leveraged other resources. Having successfully implemented nine surveys of over 10,000 students, this coordinated initiative continues Emerson’s objectives of supporting health education programming in local districts, as well as positive and responsive programs in the community.
2021 Emerson YRBS Covid Response Survey Aggregate Results
2020 Emerson YRBS Consortium Aggregate Results
2020 ABRSD YRBS Results
2018 Emerson YRBS Consortium Aggregate Results
2018 ABRSD YRBS Results
2018 YRBS FAQ Document
2016 ABRSD YRBS Results (including appendices)
Massachusetts YRBS FAQ Document