The SAY Coalition reaches beyond the schools and into the communities to support existing prevention programs and new initiatives that aid in strengthening families and youth. The Coalition consists of schools, parents, youth, health professionals, law enforcement, those working in the judicial system, business professionals, elected officials, and religious and community leaders. To maximize our
mission to strengthen families and youth, the SAY Coalition offers the programs listed below. Additionally, it offers an annual Youth Forum for middle school students and mails Your Teen Magazine to families in the SAY school districts. Parent education seminars and opportunities for professional continuing education are also provided and are free and open to the public. SAY Student Leadership Council*
Brings students together from area high schools to develop leadership skills, learn how to make healthy decisions and choose a positive path. Students meet monthly at Bellefaire JCB to discuss teen issues, plan and participate in volunteer activities and promote events that support healthy adolescent behavior. SAY Summer Leadership Institute*
A three-week program in the summer that offers students the opportunity to cultivate leadership skills through community service. Students participate in activities and hear speakers that are targeted to enhance the knowledge and awareness of healthy teen behaviors. The students also begin exploring positive messages they feel are important and how to convey these messages to their peers. SAY Parent Committee
A group of parents who meet monthly to discuss teen issues, promote parent education and community events, and provide guidance and support in connecting to teens in positive and healthy ways. The committee’s mission is to strengthen the relationship between parents and youth as well as the connection to their school and community. Click here to download a flyer with 2014-2015 school year dates
SAY Collaborative Group
This group is comprised of professionals from organizations across northeast Ohio who meet quarterly at Bellefaire JCB to share information, resources and ideas with the purpose of supporting healthy families, youth and strengthening communities.
