Youth Counseling Connection

Youth Counseling Connection YCC is a nonprofit org that provides free mental health services to Lexington youth/families.

Big things are happening at YCC! 🎉We are incredibly excited to share a milestone moment for Youth Counseling Connection ...
02/04/2026

Big things are happening at YCC! 🎉

We are incredibly excited to share a milestone moment for Youth Counseling Connection (YCC).

Our Flexible Care Pricing Model—a bold step forward in our mission to provide excellent mental health support to every Lexington student and family.

As demand for services hits record highs, YCC is choosing to expand rather than retract. By moving to this innovative, tiered-pricing structure, we are building the financial engine necessary to hire more clinicians, eliminate waitlists and provide more services, all while ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of care.

This is a proud moment of maturity for our organization.

We are proving that a community-supported model can be both compassionate and sustainable.

Want more info on our Flexible Care Pricing:
https://www.youthcounselingconnection.org/flexible-care-pricing

Check out our Collaborative Art Workshop!We are looking for parents and their child to come and explore their relationsh...
01/09/2026

Check out our Collaborative Art Workshop!

We are looking for parents and their child to come and explore their relationships through collaborative art activities.

Questions? Email the workshop leader, Alicia at alicia.m.patenaude@gmail.com

It's not too late to support our local youth and their families through Lexington's independent non-profit, YCC! As we s...
12/30/2025

It's not too late to support our local youth and their families through Lexington's independent non-profit, YCC!

As we step into the new year, we have exciting things in store as we continue with our FREE Walk in Wednesdays and add to our clinical services and group events.

Donate now at www.youthcounselingconnection.org/donate

Now more than ever, our kids need a place for accessible and confidential mental health services. We never turn away anyone in need and that is why your donations are so important.

Thank you!

The math is simple, but the reality is not. Over the last three years, the number of Lexington youth and their families ...
12/17/2025

The math is simple, but the reality is not. Over the last three years, the number of Lexington youth and their families reaching out to Youth Counseling Connection has tripled.

Since the 2025-26 school year began, that curve hasn’t flattened. This volume is a sobering metric of how deeply our local families are struggling right now.

Our staff and physical space are stretched to the absolute limit. We are working hard to ensure we never have to tell a family, "we can't help right now" simply because we lack the resources.

Can you help?

Please consider a year-end gift to YCC. Help us keep the door open for every Lexington youth who knocks.

www.youthcounselingconnection.org/donate

Join us for the much LOVED family bingo night Friday, December 12th, 6pm at the Lexington Community Center room 139.YCC'...
12/05/2025

Join us for the much LOVED family bingo night Friday, December 12th, 6pm at the Lexington Community Center room 139.

YCC's Youth Board hosts this super fun event with food and prizes!

Registration requested but walk in's welcome too.

https://donorbox.org/events/843525/steps/choose_tickets

See you there!

🛑 Urgent Call: Lexington Youth Need You Now.The demand for mental health support has tripled at Youth Counseling Connect...
12/02/2025

🛑 Urgent Call: Lexington Youth Need You Now.

The demand for mental health support has tripled at Youth Counseling Connection (YCC). Our community’s young people are struggling like never before.

This Giving Tuesday, we have reached a critical juncture where limited staff and space threaten our ability to serve every student in need.

At YCC, we believe no one should ever be denied help because of cost. That’s why we
provide 12 free counseling sessions for every student, and 4 free sessions for families
who need support.

You are a big part of the solution. Your gift ensures accessible, confidential and professional care right here in Lexington.

Will you fund a life-changing session today?

$100 supports 1 essential session in a time of need.
$400 provides 4 free sessions for a family facing overwhelming challenges.
$1,200 funds the entire therapeutic journey for one student.

Strengthen our community. Fund hope and healing.

Donate here: www.youthcounselingconnection.org/donate

Thank you!

Our youth need you now. Earlier this year, we were 🏆 honored to receive a Cummings Foundation grant, an investment that ...
11/10/2025

Our youth need you now.

Earlier this year, we were 🏆 honored to receive a Cummings Foundation grant, an investment that has already begun transforming our ability to serve our Lexington youth.

This generous funding is not sitting still. 🏃🏻‍♀️

A portion of this funding is being invested in strategic planning to address urgent challenges, including increased demand for services, limited space, and staffing capacity. Another portion is supporting expanded staff ⏰ hours so we can serve more teens, more effectively.

The Unavoidable Reality: ⬇️ Reductions in federal funding and intensified competition for local philanthropic dollars mean that the continuous, reliable support of our community is more vital now than ever before.

Every donation ensures a young person can access the ❤️‍🩹 caring counselor they need!

Please donate today: 👉 www.youthcounselingconnection.org/donate

Any amount helps! Thank you.

Two (yes 2!) groups are open for registration now!Our Middle School social skills group and our High School destress and...
11/04/2025

Two (yes 2!) groups are open for registration now!

Our Middle School social skills group and our High School destress and express group.

Both available weekly or for the entire session but sign up now before it fills up!

Middle school reg here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_Jw50gna5dg0Eey-vhwmEVTlNxloZMNsDvvHbCoajnNylvg/viewform

High School reg here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUZYVFj3uc7hXgAQZmGAWMdjlZUJhXjeGG377iQ2qNupJBVQ/viewform

Have questions? Email our Executive Director, Emily Hayes at emily@youthcounselingconnection.org.

Run, walk, skip, hop.....we don't judge and would LOVE for you to join our YCC team and help us raise money for the vita...
10/23/2025

Run, walk, skip, hop.....we don't judge and would LOVE for you to join our YCC team and help us raise money for the vital work we do to make sure every Lexington youth has access to free mental health care!

And if you can't make the event, we would appreciate your donation!

Register for the YCC team or donate -

https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/93027/Groups/1754022

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that mental well-being is not a global issue to be solved elsewhere, but a co...
10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that mental well-being is not a global issue to be solved elsewhere, but a community matter that begins right here at home.

For over a decade, YCC has been a staple of the Lexington community, providing free and accessible counseling, support groups, and community-based programs. From addressing the high number of local students who report depressive symptoms to providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, our work is a direct response to the specific needs of our neighbors.

Our services are a lifeline, but they are only possible through the generosity of people like you. When you support YCC, you're not just donating to a cause; you are investing in the emotional wellness of a Lexington child, a struggling family, or a young adult searching for a path forward.

Help us ensure that every young person in our community has access to the support they deserve.

Will you be a part of the solution?

Donate today at: https://www.youthcounselingconnection.org/donate

🔥Hot off the press! YCC is celebrating its grant in the September issue of the ! Grab your copy and read all about it a...
09/20/2025

🔥Hot off the press!

YCC is celebrating its grant in the September issue of the !

Grab your copy and read all about it and the amazing services YCC provides Lexington youth and their families.

Caring for young minds. Building emotional resiliency.

Our Fall Board Member Retreat was a huge success as we strategized about how YCC can continue to support Lexington youth...
09/08/2025

Our Fall Board Member Retreat was a huge success as we strategized about how YCC can continue to support Lexington youth and their families.

We discussed:
-the Cummings Foundation Grant we just won
-new youth group programs
-speaker series ideas
-the long term goals of YCC
-and so much more!

Stay tuned here and in our newsletters for all the details as we gear up for a fantastic year of supporting Lexington youth and families!

www.youthcounselingconnection.org

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7 Harrington Road
Lexington, MA
02421

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm

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