Anti-Stigma Peer Health Education

Program Information

Program NameAnti-Stigma Peer Health Education
Community School ElementHealth & Wellness
Service TypesMental health interventions and services, Sex Education / Positive Relationships
Program DescriptionThis program, funded by Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services, hires youth at three Oakland high schools to be health educators for their peers, focusing on mental health, substance use, and sexual health. By serving as support people for their classmates, and visibly demonstrating their role via branded apparel, the youth will work against stigma in their school community.

Program Details

Target Grade Levels10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Schools

Organization Information

Name Health Initiatives for Youth