Wellness Peer Program

The Wellness Peer Program is a student-led initiative that promotes mental health awareness, provides emotional support, and fosters a culture of care at Moorpark High School. Wellness Peers are trained student leaders who serve as advocates for well-being, helping their classmates feel seen, heard, and supported.

These students collaborate with the Wellness Center to:

Offer peer-to-peer encouragement and active listening
Help reduce the stigma around mental health
Lead wellness campaigns and activities on campus
Support events like Mental Health Awareness Week, Wellness Fair, and more
Serve as positive role models promoting kindness, inclusivity, and balance

Wellness Peers play a vital role in shaping a safer, more connected school community. Their presence helps:

Create a welcoming environment where students know it's okay to ask for help
Build bridges between students and wellness staff
Empower others to prioritize their mental health
Normalize conversations about stress, anxiety, and emotional wellness

🌿2025-2026 Wellness Peers🌿

Monserrat Hernandez

Junior

Camila CanoCachu

Senior

I wanted to become a Wellness Peer so I could help myself and others with their mental health as well as learn more about mental health awareness. I’m excited about having more students at MHS more involved in the Wellness Center and having more students come by and participate in the workshops that we offer this upcoming school year.

Jessica Morales

Senior

I wanted to become a Wellness Peer because I want to learn more about our mental health to be able to help others and be more involved at MHS. I am excited to collaborate with all the other peers to find ways to promote our Wellness Center and have more activities for students to participate in.

Mia Magana

Senior

Hi I’m Mia, I’m an incoming junior and I’m very excited to be a wellness peer this year! I wanted to be a wellness peer to promote mental health and help others find new ways to cope with their issues. I’m excited to have a great wellness fair this year and create more opportunities for people to participate.

Sahira Pablo

Senior

I wanted to become a wellness peer to help other students that may be struggling with their mental health or students that want to learn more about mental health. I’m super excited to see the wellness center grow within MHS and making new connections.

Miranda Morales

Senior

Hi, I’m Miranda! I became a wellness peer because I’m passionate about raising awareness about mental health and helping my peers understand why it matters. I'm really looking forward to meeting new people and being part of something that makes a difference.

Jaydon Bikovsky

Senior

Hi I am Jaydon, I wanted to become a wellness peer because I want to help create a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel heard, valued, and empowered to take care of their mental and physical well-being. Through the program, I hope to gain the skills to support others effectively, promote healthy habits on campus, and contribute to a stronger, more compassionate community.

Daisy Dominguez

Senior

I wanted to become a wellness peer because I care about creating a supportive space where people feel comfortable reaching out for help. I know how important it is to have someone who listens and understands, and I’d like to be that kind of resource for others.

Angela Morales

Senior

Hi, my name is Angela and I'm excited to be a wellness peer this year! I'm passionate about creating a healthy environment for all of us at school. I believe that taking care of our mental and physical well-being is very important! We as Wellness Peers are here to help in any way we can. Whether you need someone to talk to, advice on stress management, or just a friendly face, you are more then welcome to reach out. I'm looking forward to working together to make our school a happier, healthier place!

Alaya Smith

Senior

I wanted to become a wellness peer because I value the importance of providing good mental health care, especially for adolescents. Through this program, I hope to spread comfort and joy to my peers and give people a sense of community.

Jocelyn Mendez

Senior

Melanie Morales

Senior

I wanted to become a wellness peer because I wanted to learn more about mental health and help others be more aware of it as well. I’m thrilled to be part of the wellness center and to learn many new things throughout the school year and create different kinds of ways for people to participate and be more involved.

Upcoming Trainings/Events

Wellness Peer Summer Training

Hosted by the Ventura County Office of Education

Thursday, September 25 & Friday, September 26, 2025, from 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Wellness Peer Winter Training

Hosted by the Ventura County Office of Education

Friday, January 16, 2026, from 8:30 am-2:30 pm

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