What you need to know
We aim to serve youth that are desperately impacted by violence. Opportunity Youth uses community voice, and data analysis of experiences to determine priority populations of youth and young adults We seek to engage the ages of 16-24 years old who are at higher risk for experiencing violence.
This program looks to address a variety of health issues which both directly and indirectly impact a young person’s risk for violence, including sexual violence, identity-based violence, teen dating violence, bullying, suicide, and other significant public health issues such as teen pregnancy and substance use.
| Agency | Service Area | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | Boston | Boston Medical Center Corporation |
| Breaktime Inc. | Boston | Breaktime Inc. |
| Lawrence Family Development Inc. DBA | Lawrence | Lawrence Family Development Inc. DBA |
| More Than Words | Waltham | More Than Words |
| New North Citizens Council, Inc. | Springfield | New North Citizens Council, Inc. |
| UTEC, Inc. – Lowell | Lowell | UTEC, Inc. – Lowell |
| Vietnamese American Civic Association (VACA) | Boston, Dorchester, Fields Corner | Vietnamese American Civic Association (VACA) |
Contact
Address
100 Cambridge St., 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02114-2509
Online
Child Youth Violence Prevention Unit:
Email Division of Violence and Injury Prevention at DPH-CYVPU@mass.gov
Equitable Approaches to Public Safety
Email Division of Violence and Injury Prevention at DPH-EAPS@mass.gov
Injury Prevention and Control Program
Email Division of Violence and Injury Prevention at DPH.IPCP@mass.gov
Suicide Prevention Program
Email Division of Violence and Injury Prevention at DPH-MA-SuicidePrevention@mass.gov