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Youth & family programming

Prevention through
planned experiences.

The Pivot Project and Pieces 2 Peace are delivered through pre-coordinated cohorts with partner schools, organizations, and community sites.

These are not walk-in sessions.Participation is arranged in advance through STYC and the partner site hosting each cohort.

Prevention + wellness

The Pivot Project

Youth-centered opioid prevention, mental wellness check-ins, and leadership experiences for ages 12–24. Sessions help participants strengthen knowledge, coping skills, decision-making, and confidence through interactive learning.

  • Opioid and substance-use prevention education
  • Non-clinical mental wellness check-ins
  • Healthy coping and refusal skills
  • Youth leadership and positive decision-making
Pivot Project @ Baxter Community Center

Creative expression + connection

Pieces 2 Peace

A hands-on youth and family engagement experience using art, reflection, and practical skills to strengthen decision-making, relationships, and peace. Participants create individual pieces that become part of a shared story.

  • Creative art and collage activities
  • Social-emotional wellness and reflection
  • Violence-prevention and healthy relationship skills
  • Family engagement and shared learning

For schools and organizations

Interested in coordinating a cohort?

STYC works with partner sites to establish the participant group, schedule, location, staffing, and program expectations before sessions begin. Contact us to discuss whether either program fits your youth or family group.

Discuss a partnership