STARK COUNTY YOUTH LED PREVENTION

Stark County Youth Led Prevention (SCYLP) is a community-based youth-led program where members encourage peers continue to make safe and healthy choices regarding mental health and substance use. SCYLP is a safe place for youth to come together and encourage their peers to make healthy decisions through planning and implementing various prevention and leadership development activities (i.e. hosting different events for back to school, Canton First Friday’s, etc…).

SCYLP meets the first, third and fifth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. at Meyer's Lake Village Hall, 1600 Park Ave. N.W., Canton.

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

Facilitator

Taylor Pfister

BA

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