It is estimated that 1 in 2 teens will contract a sexually transmitted infection by the time they are 25.
STI rates are higher in Worcester than in Massachusetts as a whole and are on the rise.
Our Worcester teen girls aged 15-19 have a teen birth rate (23.2/1000) that is almost twice as high as the state average (12/1000).
We can do better for our youth.
Most Worcester youth do not get enough sex education or learn about how to have healthy relationships or avoid unhealthy outcomes. Research shows that young people need access to these for better health, education, and economic outcomes.
We can do better for our youth.
Most Worcester youth do not get enough sex education or learn about how to have healthy relationships or avoid unhealthy outcomes. Research shows that young people need access to these for better health, education, and economic outcomes.
Youth need our active support to stay healthy.
The W.I.S.H. Task Force wants to create an environment in Worcester where adults have the information, skills, and resources they need to make a positive impact on adolescent sexual health and promote healthy relationships.
Know the Facts
See data that has been compiled by local and national resources about youth sexual health.
Worcester Youth Insights
Worcester youth told W.I.S.H. about their sexual health needs in face-to-face meetings in 2016.
