What We Do

Helping Young People Thrive Where They Are

Using a multilayered approach, our program features two programming components recognizing that adolescents can thrive in their environment when they have access to the right resources, opportunities, and support.

Project Salus is a program funded by the NYS Department of Health, evaluated in partnership with Cornell Universities ACT for Youth’s Positive Youth Development Initiative focused on:

By providing a safe, accessible space where adolescents can ask questions and find accurate, reliable information, our website is designed to make it easier for youth to explore their health options with confidence and connect to the support they need.
Grounded in the social ecological framework, our clubs and classrooms are intentionally designed to be safe spaces where adolescents, no matter their background or experience level, are encouraged to ask questions, share their experiences, and receive meaningful support.
Seeing every challenge and setbacks as opportunities for growth helps anyone enhance their problem-solving skills. Adopting a Growth Mindset allows individuals to understand that skills and abilities can be enhanced/developed through effort.
Advocacy is an essential skill that benefits everyone.‍ It empowers individuals to understand, communicate, and express their needs, make informed decisions, and approach difficult challenges with confidence.
By embracing a growth mindset, people can strengthen and refine their advocacy skills to take greater control of their personal growth.

Our sessions are designed to be inclusive, approachable, and accurate

Always grounded in facts, not fear

We encourage questions and aim to create a safe space where students feel heard.

Our goal is to provide honest, up-to-date information so students can make informed decisions for themselves, now and in the future.

How Our Two Programming Components Work

Our program is built on the belief that meaningful growth happens when learning and application come together. Each component plays a unique but complementary role in helping youth build confidence, self-awareness, and the skills to make healthy, informed choices.

In the classroom, our evidence-based sexual health education equips students with the knowledge and tools to make responsible decisions about their well-being.

Evidence shows that pairing skill-building activities with comprehensive health education strengthens protective factors, increases self-advocacy, and supports positive decision-making.

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Beyond the classroom, our evidence-informed after-school clubs expand on these lessons through activities that strengthen social-emotional learning and promote positive goal setting by reinforcing a growth mindset over a fixed one.

Blending research with real-world practice to create engaging and adaptable learning experiences.

Learn more

Building The Foundation for Lifelong Growth

Together, our components are designed to help youth strengthen their confidence, build healthy relationships, and develop the skills to become capable self sufficient adults.

To ensure students receive the full benefit of this evidence-based approach, both components are designed to complement one another, even if they are not implemented at the same time.

Each part reinforces the other by providing the knowledge, space, and support young people need to grow.

After-School Program

Our after-school program offers a safe, welcoming, and empowering space where teens can be themselves, connect with others, and build important life skills through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and interactive games.

Clubs meet weekly at selected schools and community sites in Orleans and Genesee counties, and every session is led by trained educators who care about supporting youth. Teens do not just sit and listen — they actively participate, reflect, and share ideas in a judgment-free environment.

Topics we explore include

Growth Mindset

Learning how to embrace challenges, build confidence, and stay motivated
Vaping Prevention

Understanding the risks and learning how to handle peer pressure
Healthy Relationships

Recognizing respect, boundaries, communication, and consent
Social Media

Navigating the digital world, managing screen time, and understanding how online content affects mental health and self-image
Stress to the Body

Understand the effects of stress on the body and how that affects us

Classroom-based lessons

As part of our commitment to youth, we partner with schools across Orleans and Genesee Counties to provide age-appropriate, evidence-based sexual health education in a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.

Each session is led by trained Health Educators who collaborate closely with teachers to ensure lessons are engaging, relevant, and respectful of every student’s background and comfort level

Our curriculum is designed to do more than teach facts — it helps students build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop the advocacy skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and relationships

To ensure students receive the full benefit of this evidence-based program, these classroom lessons work hand-in-hand with our after-school component. Together, they create a complete foundation for lifelong well-being.

Topics we explore include

STIs and STDs

Understanding prevention, testing, and treatment to stay informed and safe
Birth Control Options

Learning about different methods and how to choose what is right for you
HIV Awareness and Prevention

Reducing stigma and promoting accurate knowledge
Consent and Communication

Recognizing boundaries, respect, and mutual understanding
Decision-Making Skills

Building confidence to make healthy, informed choices
Healthy Relationships and Self-Advocacy

Developing trust, respect, and personal empowerment

Partnership in Action

Hear Directly from The Schools We Work With!

Lyndonville Central School District
Holley Central School District
Batavia City School District
Medina Central School District
Kendall Central School District

Everything we do is designed to help teens feel seen, heard, and supported; while also giving them real tools they can use in everyday life.

We use games, discussions, creative projects, and movement-based activities to keep things fun, educational, and youth-centered. Teens often tell us this is one of the few spaces where they feel truly comfortable opening up.

If you are a teen, caregiver, or school partner interested in joining or hosting a program, let us know, we would love to connect!

What We Do

Helping Young People Thrive Where They Are

Using a multilayered approach, our program features two programming components recognizing that adolescents can thrive in their environment when they have access to the right resources, opportunities, and support.

Project Salus is a program funded by the NYS Department of Health, evaluated in partnership with Cornell Universities ACT for Youth’s Positive Youth Development Initiative focused on:

Reducing Barriers

Fostering Safe & Healthy Environments

Adopting a Growth Mindset

Building Adolescents Advocacy Skills

Our sessions are designed to be inclusive, approachable, and accurate

Always grounded in facts, not fear

We encourage questions and aim to create a safe space where students feel heard.

Our goal is to provide honest, up-to-date information so students can make informed decisions for themselves, now and in the future.

How Our Two Programming Components Work

Our program is built on the belief that meaningful growth happens when learning and application come together. Each component plays a unique but complementary role in helping youth build confidence, self-awareness, and the skills to make healthy, informed choices.

In the classroom, our evidence-based sexual health education equips students with the knowledge and tools to make responsible decisions about their well-being.

Beyond the classroom, our evidence-informed after-school clubs expand on these lessons through activities that strengthen social-emotional learning and promote positive goal setting by reinforcing a growth mindset over a fixed one.

Blending research with real-world practice to create engaging and adaptable learning experiences.

Building The Foundation for Lifelong Growth

Together, our components are designed to help youth strengthen their confidence, build healthy relationships, and develop the skills to become capable self sufficient adults.

To ensure students receive the full benefit of this evidence-based approach, both components are designed to complement one another, even if they are not implemented at the same time.

Each part reinforces the other by providing the knowledge, space, and support young people need to grow.

After-School Program

Our after-school program offers a safe, welcoming, and empowering space where teens can be themselves, connect with others, and build important life skills through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and interactive games.

Clubs meet weekly at selected schools and community sites in Orleans and Genesee counties, and every session is led by trained educators who care about supporting youth. Teens do not just sit and listen — they actively participate, reflect, and share ideas in a judgment-free environment.

Growth Mindset

Vaping Prevention

Healthy Relationships

Social Media

Stress to the Body

Classroom-based lessons

As part of our commitment to youth, we partner with schools across Orleans and Genesee Counties to provide age-appropriate, evidence-based sexual health education in a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.

Each session is led by trained Health Educators who collaborate closely with teachers to ensure lessons are engaging, relevant, and respectful of every student’s background and comfort level

Our curriculum is designed to do more than teach facts — it helps students build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop the advocacy skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and relationships

To ensure students receive the full benefit of this evidence-based program, these classroom lessons work hand-in-hand with our after-school component. Together, they create a complete foundation for lifelong well-being.

STIs and STDs

Birth Control Options

HIV Awareness and Prevention

Consent and Communication

Decision-Making Skills

Healthy Relationships and Self-Advocacy

Partnership in Action

Hear Directly from The Schools We Work With!

Lyndonville Central School District

Holley Central School District

Batavia City School District

Medina Central School District

Kendall Central School District

Everything we do is designed to help teens feel seen, heard, and supported; while also giving them real tools they can use in everyday life.

We use games, discussions, creative projects, and movement-based activities to keep things fun, educational, and youth-centered. Teens often tell us this is one of the few spaces where they feel truly comfortable opening up.