Watertown Youth Coalition https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/ Supporting the wellness and empowerment of Watertown youth Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-WYClogosquare-32x32.png Watertown Youth Coalition https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/ 32 32 146343450 WYC Highlights from Wayside Multi Center’s February 2026 Newsletter https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2026/02/wyc-highlights-from-wayside-multi-centers-february-2026-newsletter/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:22:25 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2723 The Wayside Multi Service Center has launched its first edition newsletter- a new source for updates across all the Wayside Multi’s programs, including Watertown Youth Coalition. Here’s a quick look […]

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]]> The Wayside Multi Service Center has launched its first edition newsletter- a new source for updates across all the Wayside Multi’s programs, including Watertown Youth Coalition.

Here’s a quick look at WYC’s updates in this month’s newsletter:

Peer Leadership Highlights
Peer Leaders participated in regional youth events focused on empowerment, connection, and community change.
Meet the Intern

The newsletter introduces Sofi, Wayside Multi’s Clinical Intern supporting WYC Peer Leadership and other youth programming.

Watertown Youth Wellness Community Forum Recap

WYC staff shared important insights from the latest Watertown Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) to community members at an event co-hosted with Watertown Public Schools.

Upcoming Focus Groups

Watertown Youth Coalition invites Watertown High School students to join upcoming focus groups aimed to support student wellness, leadership, and creative expression.

View the full Wayside Multi Service Center February Newsletter to explore updates from all programs.
Read the Newsletter

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]]> 2723 2025 Well-Being of Watertown Youth Report (YRBS) Published https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2025/12/2025-well-being-of-watertown-youth-report-yrbs-published/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:04:33 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2644 WYC is excited to share the newly released 2025 Well-Being of Watertown Youth Report, based on data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) administered to Watertown High School and […]

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]]> WYC is excited to share the newly released 2025 Well-Being of Watertown Youth Report, based on data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) administered to Watertown High School and Middle School students last spring. This report provides valuable insights into the health, safety, behaviors, and overall well-being of youth in our community.

Read the 2025 Well-Being of Watertown Youth Report

Below are the YRBS surveys developed by JSI Research and Training Institute, used across Middlesex county.

2025 Middlesex League- JSI Middle School Survey

2025 Middlesex League- JSI High School Survey

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]]> 2644 WCA-TV Wayside Multi Center PSA https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2025/10/wca-tv-wayside-multi-center-psa/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:50:01 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2624 We’re excited to share a powerful new Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Wayside Multi-Service Center, produced by and aired on WCA-TV. This short video highlights the vital work being done […]

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]]> We’re excited to share a powerful new Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Wayside Multi-Service Center, produced by and aired on WCA-TV. This short video highlights the vital work being done by Wayside Multi’s programs—including Watertown Youth Coalition—to support youth and families in our community.
In this time of uncertainty around funding, your support is more important than ever. The PSA shares how Wayside Multi’s programs are making a difference and calls on community members to help sustain these efforts through donations.

Why it matters:

  • WYC empowers youth through leadership, advocacy, and wellness initiatives.
  • Wayside Multi provides essential mental health and community support services.
  • Every dollar helps us continue to serve Watertown’s youth and families.

Watch the PSA Here:

 

Please consider donating today: Click here
*Make sure to select “Direct my support” as shown in the PSA to ensure your donation goes to the Wayside Multi Service Center.

Thank you for being part of our community!

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]]> 2624 WYC Community Spirit Awards 2025 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2025/06/wyc-community-spirit-awards-2025/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:42:39 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2535 The Community Spirit Awards is an annual event honoring Watertown Community members committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families. This is also a special time for […]

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]]> The Community Spirit Awards is an annual event honoring Watertown Community members committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families. This is also a special time for WYC to celebrate their peer leaders. See pictures from the event below.

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]]> 2535 WYC Peer Leadership Podcast Episode Out Now! https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2025/03/wyc-peer-leadership-podcast-episode-out-now/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:20:01 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2523 Three of WYC’s Peer Leaders are featured in a recent episode of local Watertown podcast, Little Local Conversations. Matt Hanna explores Watertown Massachusetts by meeting with business owners, community leaders, […]

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]]> Three of WYC’s Peer Leaders are featured in a recent episode of local Watertown podcast, Little Local Conversations. Matt Hanna explores Watertown Massachusetts by meeting with business owners, community leaders, creatives, and other interesting community members. In this episode, our Peer Leaders talk about their Highschool experience, their advice for other youth in Watertown, their advice to adults on interacting with their generation, and more!

Click Here to listen to the podcast via the Little Local Conversations website. It is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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]]> 2523 WYC February 2025 Newsletter https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2025/02/wyc-february-2025-newsletter/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:11:59 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2500 Watertown Youth Coalition is starting off the new year strong! Learn about the Peer Leadership Edition of a local podcast, our new partnership with a Boston-based company, our latest S.P.E.A.K […]

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]]> Watertown Youth Coalition is starting off the new year strong! Learn about the Peer Leadership Edition of a local podcast, our new partnership with a Boston-based company, our latest S.P.E.A.K Week Short Event at the Highschool, and more in February’s Newsletter.

Click here to read the February 2025 Newsletter. Subscribe below to join the mailing list and receive our newsletters directly in your inbox!

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]]> 2500 January S.P.E.A.K Week Shorts https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2025/01/january-s-p-e-a-k-week-shorts/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:24:40 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2502 WYC Peer Leaders hosted their second S.P.E.A.K Week Shorts event this week and spread warmth in more ways than one! Many students stopped by for hot chocolate, to learn about […]

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]]> WYC Peer Leaders hosted their second S.P.E.A.K Week Shorts event this week and spread warmth in more ways than one! Many students stopped by for hot chocolate, to learn about WYC, and enter the raffles for a chance to win a gift card to Dunkin Donuts or the Majestic 7 Theater in Watertown. Stay tunes for our next S.P.E.A.K Week Short this spring!

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]]> 2502 WYC’s November 2024 Newsletter https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2024/11/wyc-november-2024-newsletter/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:23:38 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2424 In WYC’s November 2024 Newsletter, learn more about peer leadership recruitment, our newest intern working with WYC, W2B2 Youth Wellness Collaborative’s strategic plan, and more offerings from Wayside and WYC! […]

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]]> In WYC’s November 2024 Newsletter, learn more about peer leadership recruitment, our newest intern working with WYC, W2B2 Youth Wellness Collaborative’s strategic plan, and more offerings from Wayside and WYC!

Click here to read the November 2024 newsletter. Subscribe below to join the mailing list and receive our newsletters directly in your inbox!

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]]> 2424 Watertown Public Schools Youth Mental Health First Aid Training https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2024/11/watertown-public-schools-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:40:55 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2427  Wayside offers Mental Health First Aid trainings for adults assisting youth, adults assisting adults, and teens assisting their peers/other teens. Wayside and Watertown Public Schools are currently scheduling Mental Health […]

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]]>  Wayside offers Mental Health First Aid trainings for adults assisting youth, adults assisting adults, and teens assisting their peers/other teens. Wayside and Watertown Public Schools are currently scheduling Mental Health First Aid trainings for staff on November 5th, 2024!! Contact Stephanie Sunderland at stephanie_sunderland@waysideyouth.org for more information on future trainings for you and your organizations.

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]]> 2427 October S.P.E.A.K Week Shorts https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/2024/10/october-s-p-e-a-k-week-shorts/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:53:53 +0000 https://watertownyouthcoalition.org/?p=2334 Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders held their first S.P.E.A.K. Week Shorts this week during lunch at Watertown High School! Thank you to all the students who stopped by to hang […]

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]]> Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders held their first S.P.E.A.K. Week Shorts this week during lunch at Watertown High School! Thank you to all the students who stopped by to hang out and participate! Look out for The sounds of WHS Students playlists and for the date of our next event!

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