STARK COUNTY YOUTH LED PREVENTION

Stark County Youth Led Prevention (SCYLP) is an organization for anyone ages 12-17 in the Stark County Community. This group promotes mental health and wellness through open and honest discussion, project-based learning, and community outreach. This group provides a space for young people to not only share their ideas, but to be heard by the community.


SCYLP meetings are completely free and include snacks, peer-to-peer check-in, resources, information about local mental health and wellness efforts, volunteer hour opportunities, and more!


SCYLP Alliance

  • Meets every Thursday from 2:45-4:15 p.m., following the district calendar.
  • Alliance High School - 400 Glamorgan St, Alliance following the Alliance School District Calendar.
  • The group meets in Room 209.


SCYLP Canton 

  • Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m.
  • Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Shipley Office, 919 Second St N.E. Canton, starting Oct. 16.


Interested in SCYLP? Questions? Reach out at scylp@childandadolescent.org


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?

BENEFITS

  • Youth ages 12-17 (18 if still in high school)
  • Young people who are self-motivated and wanting to impact their community through discussion and projects with real-world impact
  • Enthusiastic, responsible and hardworking
  • Opportunity to make a difference in your community
  • Chance to meet and engage with students from all over the county
  • Explore professional interests (and it looks great on resumes and college applications!)
  • Have your voice heard on matters that impact you and your peers

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work to support youth-led prevention efforts across Stark County and throughout the state of Ohio
  • Embrace opportunities to participate in trainings, community events and develop leadership skills
  • Advocate for mental health issues relevant to Ohio’s youth
  • SCYLP coordinator as soon as possible
  • Plan prevention campaigns, retreats, and other opportunities for Stark County youth
  • Increase peer involvement in community events
  • Review data and legislation to develop plans of action for local and state activities

MEET THE TEAM

Marissa Cooney

MSSA, LSW, OCPS, CDCA

BH Prevention Supervisor

Maria Moore

BH Preventionist &

SCYLP Facilitator

Bethany Santucci

BH Preventionist &

SCYLP Facilitator