An Introduction to Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives

Natural Helpers is a high school peer helping program based on the idea that within every school, an informal “helping network” already exists. Students with personal problems naturally seek out other students and adults whom they trust. Natural Helpers taps and uses this helping network and provides training to students and adults who are already serving as helpers, providing them with skills to help others more effectively, as well as places to turn to when they’re not able to help. Natural Helpers are not professionally trained therapists or counselors; they are skilled helpers, identified through an anonymous school survey. Join us to learn how to develop a Natural Helpers program at your school, including the selection process, training, and a wealth of free resources.

Recorded March 2025