Frequently Asked Questions
Read through our FAQ's below for more information on why our
Peer Helpers PLUS Program is right for you and your students!
"What is Peer Helpers PLUS?"
Peer Helpers PLUS is a proven, evidence-based program designed to empower students with the tools they need to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. By combining two powerful components—Peer Helpers and the comprehensive K-12 P.A.T.H. curriculum—along with a cloud-based portal and dedicated program coach, Peer Helpers PLUS equips schools with everything they need to foster emotional, social, behavioral, and academic success.
Through a selective application process, Peer Helpers are trained in essential skills like communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and referrals. These trained peers address critical issues such as bullying, substance abuse, peer pressure, and family struggles, helping to build resilience, improve coping strategies, and cultivate life skills that are crucial in preventing youth suicide and promoting long-term well-being.
Hear directly from Dr. Angela Coleman - Davann Associates, LLC
"The Peer Helpers PLUS program is a comprehensive program that, at its foundation, teaches students how to be good to themselves and good to others."
Peer Helpers PLUS is a proven, evidence-based program designed to empower students with the tools they need to overcome life’s challenges and thrive. By combining two powerful components—Peer Helpers and the comprehensive K-12 P.A.T.H. curriculum—along with a cloud-based portal and dedicated program coach, Peer Helpers PLUS equips schools with everything they need to foster emotional, social, behavioral, and academic success.
Through a selective application process, Peer Helpers are trained in essential skills like communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and referrals. These trained peers address critical issues such as bullying, substance abuse, peer pressure, and family struggles, helping to build resilience, improve coping strategies, and cultivate life skills that are crucial in preventing youth suicide and promoting long-term well-being.
Hear directly from Dr. Angela Coleman - Davann Associates, LLC
"The Peer Helpers PLUS program is a comprehensive program that, at its foundation, teaches students how to be good to themselves and good to others."
"What is included in the Peer Helpers PLUS program?"
Peer Helpers PLUS is driven by trained coordinators at each school—two adults who are carefully selected and equipped through a comprehensive, two-day training. The training sessions empower coordinators to lead the program with confidence, backed by a full suite of Implementation Tools, Skill Training Lessons, Resources, and a Prevention Curriculum designed to meet the needs of students at every grade level.
The cloud-based Peer Helpers PLUS portal keeps the curriculum relevant and up-to-date while empowering Peer Helpers to log support activities and generate real-time data. These data-driven insights enable coordinators to proactively identify and address the evolving needs and challenges of the entire student body. The curriculum is thoughtfully divided into two age-specific tracks: Primary (K-6) and Secondary (7-12), ensuring that resources are developmentally appropriate and focused on building resilience and critical life skills.
In addition, the dedicated program coach provides ongoing support throughout the year—offering continuous communication, fresh ideas, and motivating encouragement to help keep the program on track and maximize its impact.
The annual subscription is a flat fee per school, regardless of size or student enrollment—making Peer Helpers PLUS both flexible and scalable, with no limits on student participation. This ensures every school, big or small, can fully integrate the program and benefit from its resources.
Hear directly from Terrence Mixon - Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, Denise Riemer - Lead Social Worker/Mental Health Services Coordinator, Tonya Berryhill - Counselor as they highlight the “wealth of curriculum and training” included in Peer Helpers PLUS—and how adaptable the program is to meet the unique needs of each school & district.
Peer Helpers PLUS is driven by trained coordinators at each school—two adults who are carefully selected and equipped through a comprehensive, two-day training. The training sessions empower coordinators to lead the program with confidence, backed by a full suite of Implementation Tools, Skill Training Lessons, Resources, and a Prevention Curriculum designed to meet the needs of students at every grade level.
The cloud-based Peer Helpers PLUS portal keeps the curriculum relevant and up-to-date while empowering Peer Helpers to log support activities and generate real-time data. These data-driven insights enable coordinators to proactively identify and address the evolving needs and challenges of the entire student body. The curriculum is thoughtfully divided into two age-specific tracks: Primary (K-6) and Secondary (7-12), ensuring that resources are developmentally appropriate and focused on building resilience and critical life skills.
In addition, the dedicated program coach provides ongoing support throughout the year—offering continuous communication, fresh ideas, and motivating encouragement to help keep the program on track and maximize its impact.
The annual subscription is a flat fee per school, regardless of size or student enrollment—making Peer Helpers PLUS both flexible and scalable, with no limits on student participation. This ensures every school, big or small, can fully integrate the program and benefit from its resources.
Hear directly from Terrence Mixon - Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, Denise Riemer - Lead Social Worker/Mental Health Services Coordinator, Tonya Berryhill - Counselor as they highlight the “wealth of curriculum and training” included in Peer Helpers PLUS—and how adaptable the program is to meet the unique needs of each school & district.