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.
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We are SO proud that our Youth Peer Advocate - and all around amazing person - Katie Cavanaugh was selected for the Southington Community YMCA Youth Leadership Award! We can’t wait to celebrate her accomplishments in February! ... See MoreSee Less
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Elf Ish is back! Join him to make ornaments on Monday, December 23 from 6-7:30 before he returns to the North Pole!
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Did you know that kratom - referred to as "gas station heroin" - is sold without restriction, including right here in Southington? ... See MoreSee Less
'Gas-station heroin' targeted in crackdowns by states and cities
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Kratom, known for its opioid- and stimulant-like effects, is sold widely and legally. But it can be fatal in very high doses.Comment on Facebook
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Thank you to NBC Connecticut for bringing attention to the major issues of retail access to vapes. ... See MoreSee Less
Vape stores reminded to ID customers to avoid selling to underage teens
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Teen vaping is a continued concern in Connecticut with youth finding many ways to access nicotine, even though it is illegal to sell to those under 21. The state does compliance checks at stores all o...Comment on Facebook