HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA - The Invensys Foxboro YMCA has a variety of programs including Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Aquatics and other activities designed to help your entire family form healthy habits. For more information contact Caitlin Hurley at 508-772-1351 Or email her at [email protected] or visit www.hockymca.org.
CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT - Kid's Club is a children's bereavement program designed to help children, ages 5-13, deal with the loss of a parent,sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend, classmate or other significant person in their life. Children participate in activities such as crafts, fabric painting, creating momory books and sharing. A supportive, understanding atmosphere and snack are provided. Registration is currently being accepted for our next program to be held on Saturday, September 26th from 9:30am - 12:00pm at the Community VNA, 10 Emory Street in Attleboro. To Register Call: 508-222-0118 or 800-220-0110 ext.1373 This program is free and open to the public. For more information: www.communityvna.com
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS - The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit self- help bereavement organization offering friendship,understanding, and hope to families that have experienced the death of a child. To learn of services offered by the Compassionate Friends call toll-free 877-969-0010 or visit the website www.compassionatefriends.org.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN at Norwood Hospital - Special exercise and nutrition program for overweight children. A physician referral and parental involvment are required. Call 781-278-6255 for more information.
CPR CLASSES - The Foxboro Company sponsors CPR classes. Call Kathy Costa at Invensys at 508-549-3258 for more information.
ADD/ADHD Support Group: The Parents of ADD/ADHD Kids (PAK) serves the surrounding communities and all parents and guardians of children with ADD/ADHD. Meetings formally held at the library have been suspended as the library is moving temporatily. For more information contact [email protected].
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS LIFELINES - For emergency support call The Parental Stress Line 1-800-632-8188 24-hrs per day/7 days per week. Calls are anonymous and confidential. There are weekly ongoing support groups available also.