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Adolescent Sexuality Education 

Workshops that help young people build healthy relationships, make informed decisions, and strengthen communication skills. The Adolescent Sexuality Education program creates safe spaces where youth can learn, ask questions, and gain tools to support their wellbeing. 

About Adolescent Sexuality Education

At Making Opportunity Count, the Adolescent Sexuality Education (ASE) program supports youth and young adults through interactive workshops focused on healthy relationships, decision making, and communication. 

Programs are peer-friendly and discussion-based, giving youth a safe place to explore important topics like consent, respect, goal setting, and future planning. By equipping young people with practical knowledge and supportive resources, ASE empowers them to make healthy choices and build positive relationships. 

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Our Services

The Adolescent Sexuality Education (ASE) program offers interactive workshops that help young people build the confidence and skills they need to make informed choices, set goals, and navigate challenges during adolescence.

Healthy Relationships

Youth learn how to recognize positive and unhealthy relationship dynamics, set boundaries, and build respectful connections with peers and partners.

Decision-Making Skills

Interactive activities and discussions help youth develop critical thinking, weigh choices, and consider how decisions impact their health, goals, and future. 

Communication & Confidence

Workshops focus on strengthening communication skills, self-advocacy, and confidence so youth feel empowered to speak up and make informed choices.

Peer & Community Connection

ASE provides a supportive environment where young people can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with trusted adults and peers in their community.

Get Started

For Schools and Community Organizations

ASE workshops are available for schools, afterschool programs, and community-based organizations across North Central Massachusetts. To schedule a workshop, contact our ASE team at youth@mocinc.org or call 978-516-5055

For Youth and Families:

If you are a parent, caregiver, or young person interested in participating, reach out to our team contact our ASE team at youth@mocinc.org or call 978-516-5055  to learn about upcoming workshops in your community. We’ll help connect you with the right opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! If a youth is not able to attend our programming in school, they can sign up to attend our out-of-school programming or presentations.

Anyone is able to sign up and attend any of our out-of-school groups or presentations. Use ASE contact information through a phone call or email and a Health Educator can follow up with current groups and locations.

Parent Engagement workshops are available for Parents/Guardians whose children are attending our groups. If your child is not yet attending a group, you will still be able to attend by contact our ASE program.

Our Impact

Last year, ASE workshops engaged 2,387 youth across schools and community sites in North Central Massachusetts, helping young people strengthen decision-making skills and build healthy relationships.

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Location Information

ASE workshops are available in schools and community organizations across North Central Massachusetts. Contact us to schedule a session or learn more about upcoming opportunities.

ASE Program

18 Fairmount St
Fitchburg, MA 01420 
Phone: 978-516-5055
Email: youth@mocinc.org

Services Provided

  • Healthy relationship education
  • Decision-making and communication workshops 
  • Interactive peer and classroom discussions
  • Workshops in schools and community programs
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Have questions? Need help?
Let’s get in touch.

We’re here to answer any questions you have. Just reach out and a Making Opportunity Count employee will be happy to chat about how our organization can support you.

Phone: 978-516-5055
Email: youth@mocinc.org

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