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Our Franklin County Youth to Youth (Y2Y) program serves many purposes in Central Ohio. Y2Y works to help promote our mission and educate their peers on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Y2Y teens serve as a link between the youth, their schools and the community.  Y2Y is a place for Central Ohio teens to express ideas and opinions while building their leadership skills.


Y2Y Wednesday

High School Leadership Program

Who: Any Franklin County High School Student

When: EVERY Wednesday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Where: 118 E Main St. Columbus, OH 43215

Follow @WeAreY2Y: Stay in the loop about all of the upcoming Y2Y events by following us on Instagram.

For more information about Y2Y, please contact Kevin Rigby at 614-586-7963 or krigby@youthtoyouth.net

First Friday Middle School Program

First Friday is a program that focuses on providing middle schoolers with the skills to make decisions surrounding bullying, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, stress, relationships, peer pressure, etc. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where they feel comfortable in learning, using their voice, and developing healthy relationships with their peers and professional staff.

Using peer-to-peer prevention strategies, our high school Y2Y members will work with staff to provide fun and innovative activities which will serve as a continual support network to influence middle school participants to make positive choices.

We would love to have your middle school youth participate in our First Friday! The sessions will take place at our Youth to Youth office (118 E Main St. Columbus, Ohio 43215) from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm on the dates below.

Sept 1, Nov 3rd, Dec 1, Feb 2nd, March 1, April 5, May 3

For more information about Y2Y, please contact Aloni Hardrick at ahardrick@youthtoyouth.net

Middle School Leadership Day 2024

Who: Franklin County 6th-8th Students

When: April 13, 2024 10:00 am -8:00 pm

Where: Gahanna Middle School West

Cost: $15.00

Follow @WeAreY2Y: Stay in the loop about all of the upcoming Y2Y events by following us on Instagram.

For more information about Y2Y, please contact Aloni Hardrick at 614-572-4207 or ahardrick@youthtoyouth.net