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

🌿2026-2027 Wellness Peers🌿

Mariah Barrera

Junior

Anali Garcia

Junior

Isabella Garcia

Junior

Bianca Gagajena

Junior

I want to become a Wellness Peer to advocate for the importance of physical and mental health for our school’s students. I find it substantial for everyone to know they are always worthy of receiving help; to increase their priority of self-care. I hope to accomplish goals of spreading empathy, love, and mental health education around so that students can improve not only their well-being, but their long-lasting quality of life.

Kahlin Gonzalez

Junior

I wanted to be a wellness peer because I love socializing, helping others, talking to new people, and doing fun activities. I also love being busy and wanted to try new things in my 11th-grade year. I'm so grateful to be chosen as a peer leader, and I can't wait to see what the year has in store!

Alana Johnson

Junior

Hii my name is Alana Johnson. I wanted to become a Wellness Peer because I really like the idea of being someone that other students can feel comfortable coming to. I wanted to be involved in creating a more supportive and welcoming environment at school, while also learning more about wellness and how I can help others. This year, I hope to make a positive impact through the Wellness Center, by encouraging people to take their well-being seriously.

Madie Maki

Senior

I wanted to become a wellness peer to help encourage others to talk about their problems with others- big or small. I hope to create a more welcoming environment at our school to help decrease the stigma surrounding mental health!

Cassie Parada

Senior

Josie Rivera

Junior

Hello I am Joselie Rivera! I wanted to become a Wellness peer so I can connect with others and be there if they ever need anything. What I hope to accomplish this year through the Wellness center is to gain more social skills and overall learn more about myself and others.

Jordan Ruiz

Senior

I became a wellness peer to be a role model for others and a person someone can come talk to. Spreading awareness about our mental health is something I would like to do. Through the wellness center, I hope I can be a bit more social and learn a few more things that correspond with mental health.

Taisiia Rybchenko

Junior

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