Adolescent Consultation Services

Adolescent Consultation Services Since 1973, Adolescent Consultation Services has provided specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services to high-risk children and their families.

Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS) supports and empowers court-involved children and families by providing mental health prevention and intervention services to help them envision and work toward a better future. ACS was founded in 1973 in response to the specialized needs of children involved in the juvenile justice system. Throughout our first two decades, ACS served teens and families who w

ere court-involved from Cambridge and Greater Boston. The program developed expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic services and established key partnerships in the community. In 1998, ACS was awarded the contract administered by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) to provide Juvenile Court Clinic services throughout Middlesex County. Today, ACS provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, treatment services, and advocacy for high-risk kids and their families. Private support enables ACS to offer Treatment and Education & Advocacy (E&A) services at no cost to families. We connect children and families with the resources they need to overcome obstacles due to trauma, family difficulties, educational challenges, mental health issues, and substance use concerns. This is the only official page of Adolescent Consultation Services.

From 2021 to 2023, there was a 31% increase in reported bullying among MA high school students. Those who are bullied in...
05/29/2026

From 2021 to 2023, there was a 31% increase in reported bullying among MA high school students. Those who are bullied in middle and high school often deal with tough mental health problems. These issues can stick with them as they grow up and enter adulthood. Research shows an increased risk of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and thoughts of su***de due exposures of childhood bullying.
Learn how bullying happens and who it harms, plus tips to support kids experiencing bullying. Visit the Mass.gov site on Bullying Prevention - https://www.mass.gov/bullying-prevention.

Q: What’s the worst time to go to bed – even if it’s your natural sleep preference? A: Anything later than 1AM! Whether ...
05/28/2026

Q: What’s the worst time to go to bed – even if it’s your natural sleep preference?
A: Anything later than 1AM! Whether you are a morning or evening person has little to do with these findings.
Read to learn more - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/night-owls-sleep-mental-health

New research suggests that night owls who went to bed later than 1 a.m. experienced poor mental health outcomes compared to people who went to bed earlier, regardless of their chronotype.

You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. National Crisis LifelineCal...
05/26/2026

You are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
National Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org

MA Behavioral Health Help Line
Call or Text: 833-733-2445
The 988 Lifeline is free and confidential. Read this article to learn what to expect when you call. https://988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/

Don't forget to check in on your strong friend, your busy friend, your happy friend. The ones who seem fine on the outsi...
05/25/2026

Don't forget to check in on your strong friend, your busy friend, your happy friend.
The ones who seem fine on the outside are often the ones whose emotional wellness gets overlooked the most. Remember strength and struggle are not mutually exclusive. The people who show up for everyone else often need someone to show up for them too. They just may never say so.

5 Myths about Mental Health1) Mental health issues are signs of a weakness.2) Therapy is only for people with serious me...
05/24/2026

5 Myths about Mental Health
1) Mental health issues are signs of a weakness.
2) Therapy is only for people with serious mental illness.
3) I've managed my emotions alone before, I don't need help now.
4) Seeking help means I'll have to take medication.
5) Talking about mental health makes things worse.

Humans are wired for connection, and it doesn't always look like people. Research shows that for those who feel isolate...
05/23/2026

Humans are wired for connection, and it doesn't always look like people. Research shows that for those who feel isolated or lack access to green spaces, an animal companion can offer comfort, purpose, joy, and a non-judgmental ear. Who is your favorite animal companion?
Learn more in this article, How Pets Help Ease Loneliness and Social Isolation,
https://mhanational.org/resources/how-pets-help-ease-loneliness-and-social-isolation/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0e667e81-6ebd-47a4-8397-c9b033a6f258

We are still buzzing from the ACS Trivia Night, and it's all because of YOU! A massive THANK YOU to every single person...
05/22/2026

We are still buzzing from the ACS Trivia Night, and it's all because of YOU! A massive THANK YOU to every single person who showed up and brought their A-game. 14 incredible teams went head-to-head in a tight competition. Only ONE point separated the top four teams. Congratulations to "I Fought the Law and the Law Won!" who brought home the trophy! 🏆️

This night wouldn't have been possible without the amazing folks at The Dragonfly Cafe in Lowell and Just Nerdy Things Trivia. This is what community looks like, and we are so grateful to be part of it. 💚 See you next year!

ACS serves more than 300 children each year. 73% of the children we serve are diagnosed with two or more mental health c...
05/22/2026

ACS serves more than 300 children each year. 73% of the children we serve are diagnosed with two or more mental health conditions. Read some of their stories here - https://acskids.org/impact/voices/.

Breathing exercises can help reduce stress, sharpen focus, and bring you back to the present. Try Rainbow Breathing toda...
05/21/2026

Breathing exercises can help reduce stress, sharpen focus, and bring you back to the present.
Try Rainbow Breathing today. Place your finger at the bottom of the rainbow on the left. As you trace your finger along the rainbow take a deep breath in through your noise, until you reach the middle. When you reach the middle begin to exhale through your mouth, as you trace the rainbow to the end, on the right. Repeat with every color until you feel calm and grounded.

When you start to feel anxious, try repeating a phrase or mantra. If you are extremely anxious, try repeating even just ...
05/20/2026

When you start to feel anxious, try repeating a phrase or mantra. If you are extremely anxious, try repeating even just one line. Repeat slowly and focus on your breathing.
6 mantras for your practice:
I am enough.
I deserve good things.
I am becoming stronger every day.
This will pass.
My potential has no limit.
I trust myself completely.
I am safe and protected.

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