Peer Counselors

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUR PEERS WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOURSELF!

 

BECOME A NORMANAID PEER COUNSELOR AT BHHS

BE A PART OF OUR AWESOME WELLNESS TEAM

 

The role of a peer counselor is one of the most rewarding experiences at BHHS. Learn the skills of creating, promoting and leading wellness programs.  Whether you’re interested in a professional counseling field, exploring mental health resources or just wanting to help others, this program will help your personal growth, and amplify your ability to communicate effectively in personal and work relationships.

 

Peer counseling is a year-long elective class and critical component of our NormanAid Wellness Center. As a peer counselor, you can:

 

• Co-host the Make Today Well Lived Podcast
• Plan and implement MonthlyAid Wellness Programs
• Create videos and content for social media and BHHS Norman Connection
• Lead Mental Health lunch activities and discussions
• Connect students to counselors
• Support the mental health of BHHS students
• Work in the NormanAid Wellness Center

 

Contact Mrs. Norman-Franks at [email protected] if you have any questions.

 

Please click on the orange button to apply for the Peer Counseling Class.

 

“I love learning about mental health and having a positive impact on the BHHS community” - Dylan Van Rossum, 12th

 

“One of my favorite things about being a peer counselor is participating in all the fun activities we do in NormanAid like the de-stressing with puppies event” - Josh Rubin, 9th

 

“As a peer counselor, it fulfills me to help others and make a difference in our community.” - Remi Abrishami 10th

 

“In our peer counseling class we help create a safe space in NormanAid for students, and it feels good to help others.” - Andrew Shalom, 11th

Join the BHHS NormanAid Peer Counseling class as an aide and make a positive impact! It's more than elective credits – it's a chance to shape our school community's mental well-being. Contribute to the NormanAid Wellness Center and create an environment where every student feels heard.

 

Work in the NormanAid Wellness Center: Be at the heart of wellness activities, contributing to a positive and supportive environment within the NormanAid Wellness Center.

 

Connect Students: Create connections by linking students to professional counselors which leads to a supportive network within our school community.

 

Team up with students in our advanced Peer Counseling class on various projects.

 

Digital Advocacy: Create videos and content for social media and BHHS Norman Connection, spreading awareness and promoting mental health initiatives.

 

Support Mental Health: Play a vital role in the mental well-being of BHHS students by participating in and facilitating Mental Health lunch activities and discussions.