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.
Lots of laughs were had this morning while reading The Book with No Pictures at our STEPS Storytime! After the book, Youth Council members offered yummy snacks and led a fun frame making craft - so we could make pictures after reading a whole book without them!
We are so grateful for our partners at Southington Public Library. They put together a special book display for #NationalPreventionWeek24 - find it right by the front door! ... See MoreSee Less
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Love seeing this! Good work!
Love when these terrific role models help younger kids ❤️
Well done Southington STEPS Coalition READING FOR PLEASURE! Developmental asset number 25. The more assets, the better chance for success!
WAY TOO GO!
Our self-care station at SHS was met with great enthusiasm today! We combined two days - journaling and hydration - and had so much fun watching the students pick the perfect flavor for their water and sticker for their journal. See you tomorrow for kindness day! #preventionhappensherect #NationalPreventionWeek24 ... See MoreSee Less
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Day 2 of #nationalpreventionweek24 and we’re proud to announce that we are partnering with @southington_library on some special activities this week! Check out our schedule and join us to check out a book, grab a take-home kit, or read a story with Youth Council! ... See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow is the start of National Prevention Week, an annual celebration of the power of prevention! One of our activities during the week is Storytime with STEPS at the Southington Public Library. Youth Council members will be reading The Book with No Pictures and leading a DIY picture frame craft!
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Get your Creative Activities on!Hey Friends! The awesome construction crew building our new library needs your help! They are looking for YOUR artwork to be featured around the construction site! Please give us a call at 860-628-0947x3 for any questions! ... See MoreSee Less
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Bring your family to the CT Science Center on May 18, from 11-3, for a free statewide celebration capping off #nationalpreventionweek24. The state's mascot for prevention #starfishstella, will be present, along with children's author Laurel Lorenzini, therapy dogs, prevention partners, youth, and resource vans from #changethescriptct and Responsible Play CT. We hope to see you there!
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