These include short-term counseling, runaway services, support and advocacy services for those who have been sexually or physically abused.
Support extends through the court process when necessary.
SAW provides lessons on the guitar, bass, keyboards, voice, drums, recording and sound mixing equipment as well as studio recording time to individuals and bands involved in youth culture music. The program's overall purpose is to provide for the primary prevention of delinquency, drug abuse, child abuse and teen pregnancy by organizing activities and projects that contribute to the health and development of young people and their families. Stu Mullins, Youth Center coordinator, has run the program and the music studio for the past eight years. He has a degree in communication and has specialized in counseling with victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse. He also has his own alternative pop and rock band, and writes, records and produces music.