PEER2PEER SUPPORTS

Peer Counseling
Peer Counseling programs are implemented at all of our comprehensive high schools and intermediate schools.  It is an effective tool for providing prevention, intervention, and referral services to individuals experiencing difficulties. 

• Effectively trained Peer Counselors can positively influence the attitudes and behaviors of their peers. 

CUSD Employee's Share Peer Counselings Impact

I was a transfer my junior year from a small town.  Moving to not only a new campus but a huge campus in Buchanan.  I was an athlete and had friends from the team and a few friends from my classes.  The day I was asked to be a part of peer counseling was that moment when I felt like I was a part of the school culture and began to meet people I would not have crossed paths with.  It allowed me to open up a bit more and pushed me to not only listen, support and help others, but also to help me grow in an environment that was new to me. Mando Mendez (Reyburn Intermediate Teacher)

When I was in Peer Counseling, I went through training for suicide awareness. I helped a student who was at the lowest point in their life, they turned it around and found joy. I still keep in contact with that person and they are doing well, this was almost 30 years ago. This has made a huge impact on my life that each one of us can make a difference for the good of others.  Heather Burton (Clovis West School Teacher)

Mission Statement

            CUSD Peer Counseling Programs                                                          

Congratulations to Baylee McPhearson the 2024-2025 Reggie McLean Heart of Peer Counseling Award Recipient!     

CUSD High School Peer Counseling Web Pages

Clovis High Peer Counseling Web Page

Peer Counseling in CUSD

Peer Counseling Resources (RTF)

Peer Ambassadors Webinar February 7th (RTF)

Peer Counseling Reduces Mental Health Crisis

Peer Counseling gains popularity

Peer Programs Helping Schools

Students Tackle Life Challenges Through Peer Counseling In Clovis

Peer-To-Peer Mental Health Support

1-min videos created by Peer Counselors

Depression Has No Culture

Time To Speak Up

People Care

It's Ok To Not Be Ok

I Matter

Peer Ambassadors

Function as leaders of all Peer 2 Peer Support Programs.
Serve as liaison to area elementary schools Mediator Mentor Program
Advocate for the Peer 2 Peer Supports program in meetings with the governing board.
Actively promote the Peer 2 Peer Supports program in media outreach and coverage.  

Attend the annual California Youth 2 Youth Conference. 

Participate as a member of the CUSD Wellness Committee, attending three meetings annually. 

Contribute at the annual Peer Counseling collaboration meeting. 

Represent for Peer Counseling at district-wide parent nights.

CUSD Peer Counseling Ambassadors run a state wide webinar

Peer Counseling Mock Session

Mediator Mentors

5th and 6th grade students receive training.
Students develop skills to manage and resolve conflicts effectively.
Training sessions are led by high school peer counselors.
The training is supervised by the site Mediator Mentor Coordinator.
Build relationships with and mentor primary grade students.
Provide support during lunch and recess.
Help resolve minor disputes among primary grades students.
Earn points toward the school block letter as part of the recognition program.
Function as leaders on campus.