Y.O.U., Inc. Family Services
Peer Leadership

52 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550 (click here for directions)
Telephone: 508-765-9101
Fax: 508-764-4389

Description

Peer Leadership is a program that allows youth an opportunity to gain experience, knowledge and awareness of topics that will allow them to help strengthen their communities. Through awareness and the active participation of youth, the future leaders of our communities are influencing the communities in a positive manner.

Population

Any student who attends either Baypath Vocational High School or Quaboag Regional High School may become a peer leader. Experienced Peer Leaders and the Peer Leadership Coordinator interview all applicants in search of students that are committed and responsible.

Services

After being accepted as a peer leader, new peer leaders are trained about special topics. Some of these topics are:

• Social skills
• Alcohol and drug education
• HIV awareness
• Diversity
• Public speaking
• Conflict resolution
• Teenage pregnancy
• Depression and suicide

Peer leaders then bring this information, via programs, back to the community.


For information, contact the Director of Community Based Services