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Strengthening Connection Before Crisis

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Trauma-informed programs supporting caregivers, children, and youth across Central Ohio and the Mahoning Valley.

We offer low-barrier, trauma-informed programs and community spaces that help families build emotional regulation, connection, and resilience—before challenges escalate into crisis.

Healing happens in relationship—through shared space, listening, and connection.

Community Healing Connection
Community Collaboration and Partnership

Programs That Meet You Where You Are

 💞Echoes of Love

adults & caregivers, emotional safety

A supportive group space for adults and caregivers to slow down, feel safely, and reconnect with themselves and others—especially during times of stress, grief, or life transition.

⭐ Scars to Stars

youth, confidence & resilience

A prevention-focused youth program that supports emotional regulation, self-expression, and resilience—helping young people turn lived experience into confidence and voice.

Community Wellness & Connection

Community Engagement

Accessible, community-based gatherings and conversations that create space for learning, connection, and prevention in trusted, familiar settings.

Why Connection Comes First

We believe that when caregivers and young people feel supported, regulated, and connected early, challenges are less likely to turn into crisis.

By creating low-barrier, trauma-informed spaces rooted in relationship and trust, we help families build resilience, stability, and healthier outcomes—before systems have to step in.

Prevention-Focused

Strengthening Connections Community Services is grounded in the belief that prevention starts with people—not systems.

Our leadership and facilitators reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve, and our programs are designed to be accessible, stigma-free, and responsive to real-life needs.

We are proud to have implemented prevention-focused initiatives supported by community and public partners.

Community-Rooted. Lived-Experience Led.

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About Strengthening Connections

Strengthening Connections Community Services is a nonprofit organization supporting caregivers, children, and youth across Central Ohio and the Mahoning Valley through trauma-informed prevention and community wellness programming.

There’s a Place for You Here

Whether you’re looking for support, connection, or a way to give back, we invite you to take the next step that feels right for you.

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