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 thrilled to announce that our It's Not Cheesy campaign won an award! Our paCharge Ahead Marketing Marketing submitted our collaboratMUSE AwardsUSE Awards and we won silver. ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome! Thank you Margaret, Youth Council and STEPS!
Congratulations! Fabulous work to Southington STEPS Coalition and STEPS Youth Council. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome! Way to go Southington STEPS Coalition
We got a generous donation from our friends at Southington North Little League and we can’t thank them enough! President Mike Ouellette visited our office to present a check and we snapped this quick photo. Involvement in sports and building relationships with coaches who care are major protective factors for our youth! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations and what a great picture. Always so proud of you and your hard work 😘
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Awesome! 💖
Volunteer opportunities for Kids Who Care. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎃SAVE THE DATE!🎃 The annual Halloween Festival at the Drive-In will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Visit and follow the The Original Southington Drive-In's page for updates and info!
(NOTE: The Recreation Department does not run this event. Please go to the Drive-In's page to comment or send a private message if you have questions or concerns about the Halloween Festival.) ... See MoreSee Less
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We are just a few weeks away from the 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Rally! Can you believe we've had this impactful event in our town for over three decades?!
If you are the leader of a Southington club or sports team, please register to participate here: forms.gle/ZdRi7WNJDgT4RKDV8 ... See MoreSee Less
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October is Substance Use Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of substance use and the importance of prevention efforts in our communities. Together, we can empower individuals, families, and organizations to make informed decisions, promote healthy behaviors, and build supportive environments.
Stay tuned for resources, tips, and strategies throughout the month to help strengthen prevention efforts and protect the well-being of our communities.
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