Bonita Vista High School

Peer Counseling

for Students by Students

peer counselors listen - peer counselors understand - peer counselors do not judge - peer counselors are your advocate

What we do:

Facilitate student led support groups and provide one to one student support.
Teach healthy coping mechanisms to students and provide information on mental health resources

High school can be a stressful time, which is why we are here for you. Peer counseling provides a judgement free, safe space to talk about challenges in school, life, and at home with someone who understands, who cares, and wants to help.

Mission Statement: The mission of the BVHS Peer Counseling Program is to empower students to become compassionate leaders who support their peers through listening, guidance, and encouragement. Together, we strive to promote mental health, foster meaningful connections, and enrich our school’s culture of wellness and positivity.

Peer counselors are committed to keeping the information you share confidential. However, if a student's safety is at risk we must report to an adult supervisor immediately in order to provide the student with the professional help and services needed. If you or someone you know is at risk of harming themselves, someone else, or they are being harmed by another, please be advised that help outside of the peer counseling program is required.

Our Diversity and inclusion Statement

We want all of our students at BVH to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at school, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, physical or mental ability, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

Schools and programs that are diverse in perspective are proven to be better learning communities. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do.

In Peer Counseling we believe diversity is essential and we celebrate a holistic approach. We’re always growing and improving our program and providing tools to help Peer Counselors manage their own development. We foster both a top-down and grassroots approach. We strive to create a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to school.