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Music as medicine happens every day at Next Step. Write, perform, record or listen to original songs with our rockstar music therapist.

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Set and reach new goals at school, on the job and beyond. Next Step can help personalize a plan for your success.

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When talking about a serious illness, the focus is often on the physical effects such as—pain, limitations, symptoms, progression...

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STRIVE (2020 Fall Semester)

Next Step STRIVE is a FREE weekly after-school mentorship program for teens living with Sickle Cell Disease in Boston,...

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You did it! Thanks to your generosity, Giving Tuesday was a major success for Next Step. Now even more teens and young…

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Staying in on December 17th? Treat yourself to a night of music from the Kendall Square Orchestra at the Symphony For Science…

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“The biggest thing I learned at Next Step is that I am not alone.” Music programming is a pillar of what Next…

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There is still time to donate to Next Step this #GivingTuesday! Our virtual community, music and mentorship programs for young people living…

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What is World AIDS Day? Why is it just as important as it was when it was founded in 1988? Learn with me about the first global health day as Brenda gives her experience and knowledge about it.
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RealTalk: World AIDS Day 2020 with Brenda

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Why should we be mindful? How can it help us with everyday situations and be even more helpful in times of high stress? Let's take a deep breath together and having a moment of quiet. Learn more about our programs at nextstepnet.org
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Real Talk: Mindfulness with Quita

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Our Nursing Director, Casey Casey, and I discuss what is "medical advocacy"? Why is it important? What do our young people learn about medical advocacy at Next Step?

Real Talk: Medical Advocacy

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Shardé and Quita discuss the "Meh" workshop from this past summer campferences. Why is it important to name your feelings? How can you find ways to cope with what your feeling? Watch and learn. Ask us questions!
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Real Talk: "Meh" with Shardé

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STRIVE 2020 Fall Semester

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So, what's a campference?

I believe in me.

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STRIVE 2020 Fall Semester

Let your heart sing out

What's Next at Next Step

So, what's a campference?

I believe in me.

EXPERIENCE NEXT STEP

Community

Community

Music

Music

Mentorship

Mentorship

SEE THE DIFFERENCE

FINDYOURVOICE

In The Mirror

Have You Seen My Rights

Decisions

Survivor

WHAT’S NEXT

Together, we’re building a lifeline

STRIVE (2020 Fall Semester)

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