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.
All people experience big feelings like anger, worry, or frustration. The challenge, especially for kids, is knowing what to do with those feelings so they don’t take over. That’s where Formula 5 comes in! The steps of the Formula 5 strategy give children the confidence that they can manage strong, uncomfortable feelings.
All K-5 classrooms have a Formula 5 poster and learn how to use the strategy during their weekly STEPS ABC lessons. This year we're giving each classroom one of these stress cubes for their calming corners so kids can access the tool in a different way. ... See MoreSee Less
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Calling all grandparents! Join the Southington Calendar House Senior Center for this fun Halloween event. STEPS Youth Council will be volunteering to run fun games and crafts! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re back! 🍎 Earlier this week, the STEPS Advisory Board met to “gear up for the future”. Members engaged in small group discussions about how to sustain our impactful initiatives when our current major funding source - the Prevention in CT Communities grants - comes to a close in June 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great meeting! People so engaged about our young people and their needs. ❤️❤️
So good to see..
Very worthwhile cause. Thank you all.
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Congratulations, Liz! We know first hand how dedicated you are to our community and we’re proud to have you as a partner on our Board! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Liz!
Totally Awesome 💜💜💜💜a true asset to our community 💜💜🦋
Liz !!!! What a fantastic honor…. You are the best. Thank you. Enjoy the event.