Youth Counseling Connection

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

Discovery Day is always such a great way to connect with our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who came by & said...
05/23/2026

Discovery Day is always such a great way to connect with our amazing community.

Thank you to everyone who came by & said hello.

We exist to help Lexington youth & their families & appreciate the support we continue to get from you.

Learn more about our FREE services & donate at youthcounselingconnection.org or just pop into our link in bio.

Happy Memorial Day!

It's Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know there are an estimated 4,000+ students in grades 6 through 12 in our co...
05/04/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Did you know there are an estimated 4,000+ students in grades 6 through 12 in our community? That is a critical period of development for our town's youth, and the need for local mental health support has tripled over the last few years.

Youth Counseling Connection (YCC) makes sure no young person falls through the cracks. By keeping walk-in hours and initial sessions completely free, and offering flexible, subsidized care for ongoing support, YCC removes the financial barriers to mental health care.

Here is how we can help:

Imagine the impact if every family with a student in these grades contributed just $5. Together, we could raise over $15,000 to sustain and expand this crucial community support.

Your $5 cup of coffee today can become part of a $15,000 safety net for our town’s youth. Let’s make sure every middle and high schooler has a place to turn when the pressure builds.

👉 Chip in $5 and support YCC today:
www.youthcounselingconnection.org/donate

Lexington 6th–9th graders: Mark your calendars! 🗓️The transition to social media can feel like uncharted territory. That...
03/02/2026

Lexington 6th–9th graders: Mark your calendars! 🗓️

The transition to social media can feel like uncharted territory. That’s why Youth Counseling Connection is hosting a special evening on Thursday, March 26th, specifically for students in grades 6-9.

What makes this event so special? It’s led by our Youth Advisory Board. These high schoolers will be sharing "real talk" and the lessons they wish they’d known before they started scrolling. It’s a great way for younger students to get mentorship from peers who have been there.

The evening includes:
✨ Food and fun activities
✨ Honest discussions on healthy vs. unhealthy digital habits
✨ Screen-free time to relax and connect in person

When: Thursday, March 26th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 7 Harrington Road, Lexington (First Parish, Main Hall)
Questions?: [email protected]

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1G-qNtR8iwbX73kWj_z0eg08w-a6_JLxoutSN789mnik/viewform?edit_requested=true

Walk In Wednesday is closed today, February 25th from 3-4:30pm due to the weather.
02/25/2026

Walk In Wednesday is closed today, February 25th from 3-4:30pm due to the weather.

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 [email protected]

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!

Address

7 Harrington Road
Lexington, MA
02421

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17818620330

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