Next Step Community Solutions

Next Step Community Solutions Next Step Community Solutions is a nonprofit with a mission to create healthy, vibrant communities through training, education, mentoring, and counseling.
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Founded in 1984, Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Next Step has been located in Tyler, Texas since our founding in 1984. We were originally established as Sister Communities Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SCCADA) to address the issues of youth alcohol and substance abuse. We have 3 programs that help create healthy communities through training, education, mentoring, and counseling:

Our Community Coalition Partnership Program works to bring concerned community forces together to prevent alcohol and drug abuse with East Texas youth. This program is funded primarily by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Our coalitions seek to alter community perceptions and public policy. We have three coalitions that support 9 counties. Our Comprehensive Counseling Program works alongside schools and juvenile probation offices to offer counseling services for less than the cost of a full-time district employee. Our Community Assistance Service helps citizens find the services they need to help them, or loved ones, overcome alcohol and/or substance abuse problems. Our staff helps them take that first step of calling the appropriate agency to schedule an assessment or counseling session.

June is also National PTSD Awareness MonthPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder can happen after experiencing or witnessing som...
06/04/2026

June is also National PTSD Awareness Month

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can happen after experiencing or witnessing something scary, overwhelming, or unsafe, and it doesn’t always look the same for everyone, especially teens.

For young people, symptoms may show up as:

- Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares
- Feeling on edge, irritable, or easily startled
- Avoiding places, people, or memories that feel “too much”
- Mood changes, numbness, or feeling disconnected
- Difficulty focusing at school or with daily routines

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available, and healing is possible. Talking to a trusted adult, counselor, or mental health professional can be an important first step.

You don’t have to carry it alone!

06/02/2026

The FRESH15 is a favorite experience each year for our staff and we greatly appreciate the Brookshire’s team for their hard work putting this together and supporting so many non-profits in our community!

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Next Step Community Solutions!This month, and every month, we celebrate authenticity...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Next Step Community Solutions!

This month, and every month, we celebrate authenticity, dignity, and the courage to live fully as yourself. We’re proud to stand with our community and uplift every story, every identity, and every voice!

Here’s to showing up as your true self, boldly and unapologetically!

Youth smoking rates have changed dramatically over time.In the U.S., teen cigarette use has dropped from about 36% in th...
05/31/2026

Youth smoking rates have changed dramatically over time.

In the U.S., teen cigarette use has dropped from about 36% in the late 1990s to around 6% today, an incredible reminder that prevention and education make a real difference!

This progress reflects the impact of awareness campaigns, school-based education, and community prevention efforts that help young people make healthier choices for their future.

When we invest in education and support, we create lasting change for the next generation!

Our newest blog post, Supporting Student Mental Health Starts at Home, shares ways parents and caregivers can help creat...
05/29/2026

Our newest blog post, Supporting Student Mental Health Starts at Home, shares ways parents and caregivers can help create supportive environments for students both emotionally and mentally!

Take a few minutes to read this month’s blog and join us in continuing the conversation around youth mental health!

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/ZkScSRQ

05/27/2026

Even when it feels like no one understands what you’re going through, there are people who care about you and want to support you.

There are practical ways we can use small actions to create big impacts on those in our lives:
- Open the conversation: Be the one to start the conversation about the pressures of adolescence.
- Talk about mental health often: Let your children know it's okay to ask for help.
- Encourage Healthy Coping Tools: Sports, art, journaling. There are many healthy outlets to help manage stress.
- Know the warning signs: Watch for changes in mood, sleep, or behavior
- Be a steady support: Listening without judgement can make all the difference.

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their all for our country. Here are a few ideas to keep their memory alive...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their all for our country. Here are a few ideas to keep their memory alive for families and friends who have lost someone.

We're exceedingly excited to be sponsoring Brady's Coffee's Annual Summer Artisan Market happening on June 6th!Happening...
05/23/2026

We're exceedingly excited to be sponsoring Brady's Coffee's Annual Summer Artisan Market happening on June 6th!

Happening in two weeks, you can enjoy local vendors, food trucks, live music, and an affogato made special with Brady's signature espresso and a scoop of Andy's custard!

Come out to enjoy time with your local community, say hello to us, and learn how you can support youth mental health here in Texas!

Happy Birthday to our awesome Client Care Coordinator Lesslie Duran! Thank you for how you support each student you work...
05/22/2026

Happy Birthday to our awesome Client Care Coordinator Lesslie Duran!

Thank you for how you support each student you work with by creating opportunities for them to grow! Your work is incredibly meaningful and makes a difference in all the lives you touch!

We are so appreciative to have you on the Next Step team!

Address

305 S Broadway Avenue, Ste 200
Tyler, TX
75702

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19039399010

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