Orange Youth & Prevention Programs
OYSTR
YSTR - Orange Youth Teen Representatives is looking for you! Are you an Orange resident in grade 7 thru 12 and want to work to encourage positive youth development, promote prevention, engage in community service, and help plan events in town? If yes, then Orange Youth Services is looking for you! Orange Youth Services Teen Representatives (OYSTR) is led by Orange Youth Services Coordinator Chantelle Bunnell and our two School Resource Officers (SRO’s). Does it sound like a good fit? Learn more by emailing us using the button below. See our OYSTR image gallery below.
Senior Scholarships
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Congratulations to the 2026 Orange Youth Services Scholarship recipients! Orange Youth Services (OYS) provides $1,000 awards to graduating Orange seniors who demonstrate outstanding character, community service and leadership potential. Interested seniors apply through an application and recipients are selected by the Youth Services Scholarship Committee.
Back to School Backpacks
Orange Community Women sponsor backpacks for youth in Orange for the beginning of each school year. These backpacks are filled with all sorts of supplies. If you'd like to help us, or if you'd like to donate items or help sponsor, drop us a line.
Naloxone Training
Free, community-wide, virtual Naloxone training. In this training session, you will learn to: recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, how to administer naloxone, rapidly reverse opioid overdose, and better understand the opioid crisis nationally and in CT.
DeMISTifying Vaping
Learn how to understand the risks, spot the signs of vaping and have real conversations with teens.
Click below to register.
Home Alone Program
This program, for 5th and 6th graders, will cover fire and personal safety; visitors;
student responsibilities; and the do’s and don’ts of being home by yourself.
Click below for more information and registration information.
Babysitter Training
Attend our OYS Babysitting Training Classes and learn all the skills you need to take care of little ones with confidence and care.
No experience needed, just your enthusiasm and love for kids!
Under The Influencer - Social Media & Substance Misuse Trends
Presented by the Orange Drug/Alcohol Action Committee, Milford Prevention Council, and West Haven Prevention Council.
Join us for an important virtual presentation addressing current youth trends related to substance misuse and social media.
Drug Take Back Days
Orange Youth Services (OYS) sponsors Drug Take Back Days every April and October. This is a chance for you to dispose of any used or expired medications, as well as vaping devices and even pet medications. Plus, a drop box is always available at the Orange Police Department..
Cards For Veterans
The Orange Youth Committee creates cards to be given out to Veterans in our community. Contact us to learn more about this wonderful program.
Our Tremendous Partners
Thank you for your ongoing support & assistance!
The Town of Orange
The Town of Orange is proud to support and provide youth and prevention services to our community. Orange Youth Services is a part of our Community Services Department.