Youth Speak Out

Students in grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to share what's on their minds at the Youth Speak Out program at the Tri-CYA,  from 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 3.

Youth Speak Out, sponsored by Councilwoman Glenda Jackson, is a time for youth to speak up about what's on their minds, from peer pressure to drugs to violence to a need for more recreational opportunities.

Based on a survey, peer pressure was their number one concern. Many were concerned about violence in neighborhoods and many wrote about additional recreational activities they would like to see become available.

“This has been a powerful start in the process, one of which we want to continue in keeping the momentum in keeping the lines of communication open,” Jackson said.

Joining that evening will be representatives from our local clergy, the Town’s Youth Bureau/ Project EXCEL, and Parks & Recreation Departments, along with the Tri Community and Youth Agency (Tri-CYA), Youth Directions and Alternatives, REACH CYA, Huntington Drug and Alcohol, Youth Court Project, FACILE, and the Sanctuary Project.

Tri-CYA is a non-profit community based agency serving the school districts of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington and South Huntington. 

 Refreshments and sign-in to speak begin at 6:30 p.m. The Tri-CYA office serving Huntington is in the Big H Shopping Center, behind Famous Footwear.