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.
Many thank yous go out to all of the teams, clubs, organizations and community partners for their support! Especially: Southington Schools, Town of Southington, CT, Southington Police Department, Southington Fire Department, South Central Health District, The Connecticut National Guard ... See MoreSee Less
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October is National Medication Abuse Awareness Month. 💊
Learn how to properly dispose of prescription medications TODAY at the Southington Police Department from 10:00 - 11:00 am. STEPS is joining State Representative Chris Poulos and The Governor's Prevention Partnershiprship to share information about the safest ways to clean out uour medicine cabinet. ... See MoreSee Less
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Three cheers for Liz Chubet, this year’s Leading Lady! Many fellow members of the STEPS Board had the privilege of celebrating her at the luncheon last week. Congrats, Liz! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much! It was such an honor for me!
Congratulations! So deserving of this award!
Congratulations, Liz! So glad we were able to be there to celebrate you!
Please mark your calendars for a Community Drug Awareness Day on Saturday, October 25th at 10:00 AM at the Southington Police Station Training Room.
STEPS is participating in this important event alongside State Representative Chris Poulos and The Governor's Prevention Partnershiprship.
What you can expect:
✅Learn about drug disposal pouches: Discover how to safely dispose of unused medications in a way that protects both you and the environment.
✅Valuable drug safety tips: Hear from local leaders on how to keep yourself, your family, and your community safe.
✅Prescription drop-off: Drop off any unused medication at Southington's prescription drop box for proper disposal. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are looking forward to this great event! Informative and fun - win win!