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 cannabis products look like candy. With 420 and Easter Sunday the same day this year, it’s really important to keep kids safe. Please keep edibles away from children.
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Our STEPS XYZ club at the high school is planning a creative activities fair on April 24. Open to kids of all ages! There will be free snacks, crafts, live music and more!
After looking at survey data, the students chose to focus on promoting creative activities to reduce stress and increase mindfulness. They took the lead on planning and organizing this whole event! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Men & Boys' Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation is hosting their MVP Breakfast on Tuesday, June 3. It's sure to be a morning of motivation and inspiration! ... See MoreSee Less
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