Our Mission
STEPS makes prevention a priority in our community through education, limiting access, and advocacy for policy change.
Our prevention work focuses on underage drinking, tobacco/vaping, cannabis/marijuana use, prescription drug misuse, and more. We believe that positive youth development is an essential building block to create generations of youth that are caring, competent, successful, and substance free.
Our Focus on Youth
STEPS was founded in 2007 with a mission to help our youth grow up to be caring, competent and successful. We develop programs and opportunities for young people to step up and showcase their best selves.
STEPS partners with Southington Public Schools to follow an Asset Building Classrooms (ABC) model. We also have STEPS Youth Council leadership opportunities, a youth community service initiative, and a classroom-based curriculum to improve student health and safety.
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Our Prevention Efforts
Our work in Southington to keep young people healthy and safe is a top priority. Data shows that substance use at a young age can lead to:
All these reasons are why substance use prevention among young people is so important. Take a moment to learn more about our work in Southington right now.
Tomorrow is the Junior prom! This is such an exciting milestone for our youth! We know that all parents want their kids to have fun and be safe. One way to ensure that is to be a perfect host.
A perfect host confirms kids plans with other parents, checks the bags of their kids' guests, and clearly communicates their no substance use rules. Above all, a perfect host does not allow kids to drink at their house.
Think you're a perfect host? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the laws, risks, and action steps around alcohol!
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You might not realize that cannabis is disrupting your life – but your friends, family, and coworkers do. If you’re struggling to balance your cannabis use with your responsibilities and relationships, there are resources to support you.
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The most ignorant add in existence
Thank you Southington Patch for featuring Randy and our It's Not Cheesy quiz!
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Cartoon Pizza Slice A Major Voice For Southington Prevention Group
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His name is 'Randy' and this slice of pizza is urging Southington adults to communicate with the children in their lives.Comment on Facebook
GREAT JOB-such a creative campaign
A youth volunteer opportunity at our community garden. www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F45ACAC2FA0F49-47594298-youth ... See MoreSee Less
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We were “pumped” (like the balloon - get it?!) to spend the day at @ymcacampsloper for our annual Asset Building Classrooms training. We are so proud of this energetic, hardworking group of 300 fourth graders and their chaperones! They bonded with fellow ABC Ambassadors while learning about the 40 Developmental Assets and why we all work so hard to build them in ourselves and our peers. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great Job!
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We are so proud to partner with South Central Health District to bring QPR to SHS and beyond! This training kicked off a special collaboration between a strong group of student leaders and caring, invested school staff. We are going to expand the group to include more trusted adults and students from multiple student clubs and teams! ... See MoreSee Less
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A great group and looking forward to expanding this program with Southington STEPS!!