S.U.P.E.R. Peer Counseling Program™
Heroes for Hope
Student Course Curriculum
A comprehensive peer-to-peer prevention and support program, which operates with a cloud-based, online training and support tool. Students are taught core skills in order to help identify and support their at-risk classmates. They offer their fellow student's encouragement and assistance with any challenges they may be facing. They serve as tutors, mentors, mediators, and advocates for their peers.
School Staff Curriculum
Staff are trained program start-up, program implementation, and program maintenance. Learn how to apply SPCP Standards and Ethics. This training is designed to help the adult professional learn the basic steps in putting together any peer-led program.
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Senior Instructor Kathleen Sarmiento
Dr. Sarmiento obtained her Doctorate of Social Work at the University of Southern California. Dr. Sarmiento is a licensed mental health clinician and focuses on ensuring healthy development for all youth. Dr. Sarmiento served as a co-chair for the Riverside County Suicide Prevention Coalition for 2 years. She currently volunteers on a CAMFT committee and is a CEPA Certified trainer through CAMFT. Dr. Sarmiento is also an ASIST Trainer. She has been passionately working in the Mental Health field for over 12 years now. She has extensive experience working with at-risk adolescents, couples, and families, crisis intervention, LGBTQ youth, and trauma. Dr. Sarmiento created and oversees a Peer Counseling program called S.U.P.E.R. Peer Counseling Program™. This program was created as a school-based program designed to empower youth to help and support their fellow classmates. It is aimed at decreasing suicide attempts and deaths, decreasing the stigma around mental illness within the education system, as well as creating a culture of connectedness on campus.
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Social proof: testimonials
Student
I've seen a positive shift in our school since this program started, and more of a positive push for students seeking out mental health services on campus.
Staff
SUPER Peer Counselors looks like a wonderful program that is going to help a lot of students. I hope that more and more schools will be able to benefit from is soon.
Student
I like the way these students are stepping up to be peer counselors. It really makes the student who needs help feel safe and comfy opening up to the need for help!
Parent
I've seen the same signs of anxiety and depression in my daughter until she got into this program. It has changed her so much, and I see how mature she has become and I am so proud of her. Thank you so much!