Prevention Services

Prevention Services is a Town funded program of Youth & Family Services working in close collaboration with the School Department and the Bedford Police Department.

The focus of prevention services is on tobacco, alcohol, and drug awareness education for the children, youth and adults in Bedford. Educational resources are available for any Bedford resident.

Some of the services provided by the Prevention Services Coordinator include oversight of the biannual Youth Risk Behavior Survey, implementation of drug and ETOH education program as well as diversion services for those eligible youth, coordination of Substance Abuse Awareness month, coordination of the Safe Homes and parent education programs.

For more information on prevention related issues e-mail Jessica Santos, Prevention Services Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To sign up for SAFE HOMES please click on the "Sign Up Online" box below.

Volunteer Opportunity Program

The Volunteer Opportunity Program was begun by Bedford Youth and Family Services (BYFS) in response to a growing number of requests from community members looking for places to volunteer. In response to these requests, Bedford Youth and Family Services has created a system whereby we will act as a clearinghouse for volunteers and for those seeking volunteers.

A Volunteer Opportunity Notebook has been created and includes both long and short term projects. A student over the age of 18 or an adult looking to volunteer is invited to come to the BYFS office and look through the notebook. A student under the age of 18 with be required to have permission form signed by a parent before reviewing opportunities in the book. BYFS does not screen applicants, volunteer sites or provide supervision.

The Parent Permission Form is available on line as is the Volunteer Request Form for a group or organization with an opportunity for volunteers. For questions, contact the Prevention Services Coordinator, BYFS, 781-275-7727.

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