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.
Another amazing day in the books, this time at the CT Youth Services Association (CYSA) Annual Conference! We are proud beyond words of our Youth Peer Advocates Margaret, Ava, and Katie for presenting about the It’s Not Cheesy campaign that @stepsyouthcouncil developed last year!
STEPS is fortunate to have many youth leaders, including six current and former Youth Peer Advocates - paid positions with the coalition to spearhead Youth Council and other efforts at SHS. Stay tuned for the special things Paige, Ava, and Katie will be leading this year! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations and well done!
Great job!
Awesome!!!
Excellent!
We are grateful that we got to spend today learning from and celebrating with our friends in prevention!
Today was the annual CT Prevention Summit, bringing together prevention professionals and partners from substance misuse, behavioral health, treatment, suicide, gambling, education, and more. #PreventionHappensHereCT ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to all of you for making Southington a leader in prevention! Keep up the great work!
Such beautiful ladies doing their great work in the community. So proud of all you 👍
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It's not cheesy to celebrate!
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
STEPS Positive Family Communications Online Quiz by Charge Ahead Marketing
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STEPS Positive Family Communications Online Quiz by Charge Ahead Marketing | Category: Integrated Marketing - Integrated Marketing Campaign | MUSE AwardsComment on Facebook
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 😘
Congratulations!
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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