Find Your Way
The Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Prevention Services are part of Wedgwood Christian Services’ comprehensive approach to behavioral health. The mission of Wedgwood’s PYD programs is to encourage broad public acceptance and support of the avoidance of risky behaviors, including sexual activity, alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth. For the past twenty years, Wedgwood has worked to carry out this mission by implementing evidence-based strategies to promote healthy behavior choices among youth that are culturally competent, age and gender appropriate. Program components include group education, community events, a teen leadership initiative with social media messaging and parent education. PYD services are facilitated by professionals who are highly trained and certified in their area of expertise.