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Who We Are
ISTEP is a youth‑led, adult‑supported statewide movement empowering Iowa students in grades 7–12 to create positive change in their schools and communities. Housed within the Division of Behavioral Health at Iowa Health and Human Services, ISTEP encourages young people to build friendships, make a difference, and grow as confident leaders.
Mission and Goals
ISTEP Mission
To empower young Iowans to build healthy, confident futures by promoting mental wellness, positive relationships, and safe choices through knowledge and awareness.
ISTEP Goals
- Build leadership skills and confidence to positively influence peers.
- Increase awareness that supports informed, positive decisions.
- Promote mental and emotional well‑being.
- Prevent bullying and support healthy, respectful relationships.
- Reduce risks related to suicide, alcohol, tobacco/nicotine, and other substances.
ISTEP Resources
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- ISTEP Resource Guide (464.85 KB) .pdf
- Nicotine Free Schools Toolkit (51.29 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP Order Form (coming soon)
- Youth Code of Conduct and Participation Form (525.98 KB) .docx
- ISTEP Chapter Attendance Log (72.35 KB) .docx
- Team Building Activity Guide (44.64 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP Chapter Attendance Log (72.35 KB) .docx
Promotional Materials
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Posters
- ISTEP Difference Makers Poster 8.5x11 (5.37 MB).pdf (5.37 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP Difference Makers Poster 11x17 (9.12 MB).pdf (9.12 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP Tackling it Together Poster 8.5x11 (1.39 MB).pdf (1.39 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP Tackling it Together Poster 11x17 (2.77 MB).pdf (2.77 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP is a Movement Poster 8.5x11 (4.66 MB).pdf (4.66 MB) .pdf
- ISTEP is a Movement Poster 11x17 (4.74 MB).pdf (4.74 MB) .pdf
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Presentations
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- Let's Make Healthy Choices
- Outsmart Smart Vapes
Social Media
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- July Social Media Schedule (1.93 MB) .docx
- August Social Media Schedule (3.69 MB) .docx
- September Social Media Schedule (2.52 MB) .docx
- October Social Media Schedule (1.63 MB) .docx
- November Social Media Schedule (1.31 MB) .docx
- December Social Media Schedule (1.26 MB) .docx
- January Social Media Schedule (1.44 MB) .docx
- February Social Media Schedule (1.44 MB) .docx
- March Social Media Schedule (1.9 MB) .docx
- July FY26 Social Media Schedule (7.65 MB) .docx
- August FY26 Social Media Schedule (4.89 MB) .docx
- September Social Media Schedule (7.26 MB) .docx
- October Social Media Schedule (5.44 MB) .docx
- November Social Media Schedule (6.75 MB) .docx
- December Social Media Schedule (13.63 MB) .docx
- January Social Media Schedule (12.7 MB) .docx
- February Social Media Schedule (19.06 MB) .docx
- March Social Media Schedule (1.02 MB) .docx
- April Social Media Schedule (1.08 MB) .docx
- May Social Media Schedule (11.42 MB) .docx
- June Social Media Schedule (2.82 MB) .docx
Social Media Accounts
More important resources and information can be found on: hhs.iowa.gov/istep