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Drop-In Counseling Services (adult hours)

In the wake of three student suicides, the City of Newton in partnership
with Newton Public Schools will be offering drop-in groups/office hours.
Counselors from the Riverside Trauma Center will be on hand
to speak with anyone in need, and will share with students and parents
strategies to cope with these recent tragedies.  These drop-in
groups/office hours will occur on:
•    Tuesday, February 18th, 1-3pm, Newton South High School, College & Career Center
•    Wednesday, February 19th, youth hours 3-5pm, adult hours 5:30-6:30pm, Newton City Hall, Room 209
•    Thursday, February 20th, 3- 5pm, Newton North High School, Room 103

Resources for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health can be found on the Newton Cares website:
www.newtonma.gov/NewtonCares

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