Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

The Teen Outreach Program (TOP) is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based program providing teens with the tools and opportunities to build social-emotional skills, strengthen relationships, and avoid risky behaviors.

Using interactive lessons facilitated by trained, caring adults, TOP youth become prepared to navigate life’s challenges through their teenage years – and beyond – and to make a difference in their communities.

TOP is a 9-month program for 6th through 12th graders and can be customized to fit the needs of all teens.

Annually, Wyman directly serves over 1,200 middle school teens in partnership with the School District of University City and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Through our National Network partners, TOP reaches more than 25,000 teens across the country.

TOP teens…

• Build important skills, including communication, decision-making, and how to set goals.
• Learn about themselves by exploring their values and identity, and taking care of their personal health and wellness.
• Engage with their communities through community service projects and discovering how they can make a difference in the lives of others.

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Rigorous research shows TOP works.

TOP teens show academic improvements.
     Lowered risk of failing grades and failed courses.

TOP teens show decreased risky behaviors.
     Lowered risk of risky sexual behavior and pregnancy.
     Lowered risk of suspensions and skipping school.

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“An important part of TOP is meeting students where they’re at. Sometimes that means students aren’t in a place where taking full responsibility for themselves or emotion management come easily. But that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Students are able to build these important skills through TOP, even when it seems challenging.”       – TOP Facilitator

Bring TOP to your community

Visit our National Network page or contact Tori Gale (314.712.2368) for information on how you can become a partner!