Programs

Schedule a County Tour:

St. Lawrence County classroom tours available throughout the school year. Customized tours introduce students to county departments, employees, and public service careers. Available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To schedule, contact Ken Taylor at KTaylor@stlawco.gov or 315-379-9464.

Schedule a Suicide Prevention Class:

Free, 90-minute QPR suicide prevention training for middle school students and community members. Learn to Question, Persuade, and Refer, recognize warning signs, start caring conversations, and connect people with support. Training can be divided across multiple sessions. Contact Ken Taylor at KTaylor@stlawco.gov or 315-379-9464.

Free, three-hour safeTALK classes at local school districts for students ages 15 and older and adults. Learn a four-step model to talk openly about suicide and connect someone with support. Class size: 15 to 24 participants. Sponsored by the St. Lawrence County Suicide Awareness Coalition and Youth Bureau. Contact Alexa Chase at AChase@stlawco.gov.

Schedule a Workshop at Your School:

Free, interactive leadership workshop for students in grades 6 through 8, presented by the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau. Students explore teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and including others through activities and discussion. Workshops last 45 to 60 minutes at your school or classroom. Contact Alexa Backus Chase at AChase@stlawco.gov or Ken Taylor at KTaylor@stlawco.gov.

Youth Bureau in the News

2026 Press Releases

January 6, 2026 - SLC Youth Bureau Launces Lead '26 Youth Leadership Series

January 8, 2026 - 3rd Annual "Stroll or Stride" 5K(ish) Brings Community Together for Winter Wellness

January 9, 2026 - Youth Bureau and Office for the Aging Invite Community to Participate in Valentine's Day Card Drive

February 9, 2026 - Former Teen Ambassador Returns to Inspire Youth Leaders at Lead '26

February 17, 2026 - SLC Youth Bureau Announces 3rd Annual "Five Hour Free Friday" Initiative

February 25, 2026 - SLC Youth Bureau Announces Opening on Youth Advisory Board

March 2, 2026 - Youth Bureau Launces Bicentennial Art and Expression Contest

March 9, 2026 - Assemblyman Scott Gray Speaks to Teen Leaders at Lead '26 Workshop

2025 Press Releases

October 16, 2025 - Youth Bureau Offers Free safeTALK Suicide Prevention Trainings

September 5, 2025 - SLC Teen Ambassadors Trained to Help Peers: safeTALK Builds Culture of Care

August 28, 2025 - Youth Bureau and Suicide Awareness Coalition Offered safeTALK Training for Teen Ambassadors

August 19, 2025 - Grants available through SLC Youth Bureau

April 21, 2025 - SLC Open House: Family Fun, Free Giveaways & Local Services!

April 7, 2025 - 5th Annual Trash Dash Unites Local Communities

April 14, 2025 - Classrooms Invited to Attend 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Day

March 14, 2025 - Two SLC Teen Ambassadors Selected to Attend National Service-Learning Conference in Minnesota

March 17, 2025 - SLC Teen Ambassadors Launch Teen Safe Driving Initiative

March 17, 2025 - Youth Bureau Encourages Community to Unplug for "Five-Hour-Free-Friday."

February 6, 2025 - St. Lawrence County Teen Ambassadors Advocate for Youth Initiatives at Annual Forum in Albany

January 15, 2025 - St. Lawrence County 5th Annual Valentine's Day Card Drive

January 13, 2025 - Groundhog Day Stroll or Stride 5K(ish) Event