Our program focuses on building individual strengths and minimizing risk factors which help adolescents grow up to be healthy, caring, and responsible. Research shows that the more of these assets a young person has, the less likely they are to abuse drugs, skip school, fight, or attempt suicide. We strive to help young people develop as many of these building blocks as possible – which will ultimately help them succeed in school, resist danger, maintain good health, overcome trouble and grow to their full potential

Youth

  • Bullying Prevention Workshops
  • Counseling (FREE for youths 6–21 years old)
  • Evidence-Based Prevention Programs
    • Substance Abuse Prevention
    • Violence Prevention
    • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
    • Gambling Prevention
  • Leaders’ Club
    • Our Y signature pre-teen and teen program that fosters character development, volunteerism and advocacy
  • Prevention Workshops for schools, summer camps and youth groups
  • Support Groups (e.g. divorce; grief; conflict; etc.)
  • Youth & Government Program

Families

  • Family Counseling (group and/or individual family members)
  • Parenting Workshops
  • Talking to kids about substance abuse (e.g. general; alcohol; heroin; prescription drug abuse; etc.)
  • Divorce Support

Community & Businesses

  • Staff Training
  • Prevention Workshops (e.g. Gambling, Substance Abuse; Criminal activity)