Sexual Risk Avoidance: Empowering Teens to Make Healthy Choices
Today’s teenagers face more pressure than ever before. Through social media, entertainment, peer influence, and cultural messages, young people are often encouraged to make decisions without fully understanding the long-term consequences. At Sycamore House, we believe every teen deserves the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to make healthy choices for their future.
That’s why we offer a 6-week Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) program designed to help teens develop the skills they need to navigate relationships, set personal goals, and protect their physical and emotional well-being.
What Is Sexual Risk Avoidance?
Sexual Risk Avoidance is an evidence-based approach that teaches young people the benefits of avoiding sexual activity until they are ready for the commitments and responsibilities that come with it. Rather than focusing solely on reducing risks, Sexual Risk Avoidance equips teens with practical tools to avoid those risks altogether.
Our program encourages teens to think beyond the moment and consider how today’s choices can impact their future goals, relationships, education, and overall health.
What Teens Will Learn
Throughout the six-week program, participants will learn:
- The characteristics of healthy relationships
- How to establish and communicate personal boundaries
- Decision-making and goal-setting skills
- How to handle peer pressure with confidence
- The emotional, physical, and social impacts of sexual activity
- The value of self-respect and respect for others
- How to build a strong foundation for future relationships
These lessons are presented in an engaging, age-appropriate format that encourages discussion and personal growth.
Why It Matters
The teen years are a critical time for developing values, habits, and life skills. By helping teens understand their worth and future potential, Sexual Risk Avoidance education can empower them to make choices that support their long-term success.
At Sycamore House, our goal is not simply to teach information—we want to help young people recognize their value, pursue their dreams, and build a future filled with opportunity.
A Reward for Completing the Program
We know that investing six weeks into personal growth is a commitment, and we want to celebrate our participants!
Teens who complete the program will receive a special goodie bag that includes:
- A gift card
- A Sycamore House T-shirt
- Fun stickers
- An inspirational wristband
It’s our way of saying congratulations for investing in yourself and your future.
Join Us
If you are a teen looking for guidance, encouragement, and practical tools for making healthy choices, we invite you to join our next Sexual Risk Avoidance class. Please click on the link to learn more or register for a class. We will reach out to you to follow up.
If you are a parent, grandparent, youth leader, or educator, we encourage you to share this opportunity with the teens in your life.
Together, we can help young people build confidence, make informed decisions, and create a strong foundation for their future.
For more information, or to register for an upcoming class, contact Sycamore House today or click on the link to fill out the Google Form. We look forward to helping the next generation thrive.