Additional Resources

If you are in need of immediate assistance, please dial 911.

Local Resources

MEDFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING (COA)

MEDFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT (non-emergency)

MEDFIELD FOOD CUPBOARD

MEDFIELD VETERANS SERVICES

  • The Town of Medfield and the Town of Walpole share a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) who supports veterans and their families
  • Medfield Phone: 508.906.3025
  • Walpole Phone (Town Hall): 508.660.7325
  • Medfield Veteran Services Webpage

National Resources

MULTI-SERVICE EATING DISORDER ASSOCIATION (MEDA)

  • Clinical services, prevention, education, treatment, and recovery focused on eating disorders
  • 617.558.1881
  • https://www.medainc.org/
  • MEDA is dedicated to the prevention and compassionate treatment of eating disorders, so that Every Body has access to recovery and support. 

PLANNED PARENTHOOD

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Services
  • 800.230.PLAN (7526)
  • https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
  • At Planned Parenthood our mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures.

THE TREVOR PROJECT

  • Information & support for LGBTQ 
young people
  • 866.488.7386 OR Text "START" to 678-678
  • https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
  • We’re here for you. You deserve a welcoming, loving world. And so do the people you care about. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else. We provide information & support to LGBTQ 
young people 24/7, all year round.

Substance Misuse Resources for Parents & Teens
(Click on each tab to view the resources)

  1. Substance Use Info (For Parents)
  2. Substance Use info (For Teens)
  3. Discussing Substance Use with Teens (For Parents)

Substance Use Information (For Parents)

Make sure that you know the facts!

Having conversations with your child about youth substance use can feel hard. If they know that you have done your research it may make the conversation easier.  Teen substance use and the types of products that are available have changed dramatically since the parents of today were teenagers. 


Learn more by exploring the resources below.

Have more questions?
Want to get involved in our community-based substance use prevention work?  
Reach out to Medfield Outreach's Prevention Coordinator, Meri Haas, by emailing mhaas@medfield.net or calling (508) 359-7121.

Check out our new Medfield Resource Card!

Click here to download a printable copy.

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