Youth Services

Suffield Youth Services strives to coordinate and support youth and families so they may reach their full potential as healthy members of society. Youth Services envisions a home where teens are able to establish strong and positive relationships with family, peers, school and the community.

The following services are provided:

Positive Youth Development
Coordination of support services
Crisis intervention
Age appropriate groups on specialized topics
Truancy case management
Mental health and substance abuse prevention/awareness programs
Placement of appropriate referrals to other professionals

Youth Services also sits on the Juvenile Review Board and assists with case management.

Youth Needs Assessment Survey

The Suffield Local Prevention Council and Youth Services sponsored a Youth Needs Assessment for Suffield students in grades 6-12. In March 2022 students at Suffield Middle School and Suffield High School participated in the Youth Voices Count Survey on youth lifestyles, substance use, mental health, related risk and protective factors, as well as impacts of Covid-19. Please see below for survey results.

Info Brief

Survey Results Presentation

Full Survey Results

Suffield Sidekicks

The goal of Suffield Sidekicks is to bring free help to senior citizens who are residents of Suffield with chores in and around their home with the help of teenagers. Tasks may include raking, stacking wood, weeding, vacuuming, dusting, technology help, etc. Seniors (65+) who live in Suffield can contact Suffield Senior Center for help with the application process or fill out the forms below. Teenagers (ages 14-18) can earn minimum wage, request a letter of recommendation after active participation, and learn some great life skills. To apply, teens should fill out the appropriate forms below and submit to Kelly Giannuzzi in person or via email (kgiannuzzi@suffieldct.gov).