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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
CCA PALs (Peer Assistence Listeners) promote student wellness and encourage a safe and positive school community.
CCA PALs (Peer Assistence Listeners) promote student wellness and encourage a safe and positive school community.
What We Do
What We Do
PALs is a group of student leaders that focus on maintaining a positive campus vibe by helping students in need. We set up events and get togethers to bring a better light to a tough school environment. If there is something you need to talk about, you can request a PAL to help you through it. As PALs we value confidentiality over anything else, we are here to help you.
PALs is a group of student leaders that focus on maintaining a positive campus vibe by helping students in need. We set up events and get togethers to bring a better light to a tough school environment. If there is something you need to talk about, you can request a PAL to help you through it. As PALs we value confidentiality over anything else, we are here to help you.
What is PALs exactly?
What is PALs exactly?
PALs is more than just a leadership program—it is a tight-knit community built on empathy, support, and personal connection. Unlike other leadership programs that focus primarily on school events and spirit, PALs prioritizes mental health, emotional well-being, and fostering a sense of belonging on campus. PALs are role models, mentors, and friends who create a judgment-free space where students feel heard, valued, and supported. By sharing personal experiences and offering guidance, PALs strive to be the people they once needed, ensuring that every student at CCA has someone to turn to.
What sets PALs apart is its deep focus on student-to-student connections. While other programs emphasize large-scale leadership, PALs work on an individual level, making the school a better place through kindness, trust, and inclusivity. PALs host unique events like Mental Health Awareness Week and Community Day, which go beyond entertainment and focus on well-being, connection, and personal growth. The program fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging students to build each other up and create lasting, positive change within the school. More than just leaders, PALs are the heart of the campus—offering encouragement, listening without judgment, and ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and included.
What can I talk about?
What can I talk about?
Anything! During our training, we learn about anxiety, stress, first year adjustment, relationships, and other experiences CCA students could be dealing with at any given time. Confidentiality is the number one priority for PALs.
We are strictly prohibited from talking with anybody about the conversations we have with students. It is very important to us that we maintain the integrity of our privacy policy.
However, there are certain times when we must break confidentiality.
A PAL is required to break confidentiality under 4 circumstances:
- A student is harming themself
- A student is harming others
- A student is being harmed by someone else
- A felony may have been committed or illegal substance abuse is occurring.
If any of these circumstances are discussed, we will talk with a counselor or an administrator about what you have shared with us. If this happens, we will inform you beforehand and will provide you options as to when, how, and with whom we move forward.
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