Addressing Youth Mental Health Needs from the Inside Out

A Comprehensive Support Curriculum

Empower youth with a peer-to-peer mental health program designed to build resilience, empathy, and support.

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Building a strong and resilient generation of youth

The One in Five peer mentoring program is an innovative school-based initiative that supports youth living with mental health challenges by leveraging the power of peer support and connection.

This evidence-based curriculum is designed to prepare and empower youth to serve as peer mentors through core values and practice sessions. Each unit is anchored by immersive and collaborative activities that allow youth to put skills into action.

A Critical Time to Focus on Youth Mental Health

Youth today are facing unprecedented and uniquely hard to navigate challenges. Over the last decade, national surveys of youth have shown alarming increases in the prevalence of certain mental health conditions.

Schools and community organizations are working to address mental health, but face challenges including limited access to resources, rising student isolation, and the growing need for structured support systems to manage increasing demands.  

Harness the power of peer support. One in Five offers a structured, easy-to-follow solution for fostering mental health awareness and peer support. Our turnkey curriculum removes the planning burden from school administrators and provides a safe and empowering framework for implementing a peer support program.

Finding Strength in Shared Experience

There’s power in peer support. One in Five’s peer mentoring program empowers youth to understand their lived experiences and build knowledge and skills to mentor and inspire others.Peer support relationships are uniquely positioned to offer special forms of empathy, connection and encouragement as peer mentors can truly walk alongside their mentees in dealing with mental health challenges.

Benefits For Youth

  • Encourages open dialogue and normalizes discussions of mental health
  • Helps youth find value in themselves and their lived experiences
  • Develops social and emotional skills in a safe and supportive environment
  • Provides dedicated time during the school day to engage with a trusted peer mentor who is focused on mental health and well-being
  • Encourages participants to become peer leaders and advocates for mental health within their community

Benefits for Educators

  • Acts as a complement to school-based youth mental health services, promoting youth leadership, empowerment and well-being
  • Program is easy to use, seamlessly integrating into the school day and reducing burden on administrators and teachers
  • Weekly practice sessions under the guidance of a trained supervisor offer visibility into the peer relationships
  • Continuous feedback loops ensure participants are supported in their growth and development throughout the program
  • Flexibility to serve afterschool programs, camps, and other non-school day settings

Designed by Youth, Easy to Implement for Schools

We know the school day is busy, and teachers and administrators have enough on their plates. Our turnkey curriculum is designed to seamlessly integrate into the school day, offering flexibility in timing and scheduling to meet your needs.

Course Materials:

Each unit includes:

Facilitator
Guide

Group
Activities

Lesson-by-Lesson Instructions

Printable Worksheets
and Materials

Flexible Purchasing Options

Purchase individual lessons or the entire curriculum (12 lessons). Each lesson is designed to stand alone or can be combined with other units to address specific topics and core values.

Seamless Customization

Our curriculum works for you. Each unit outlines suggested timeframes and schedules for activities but can easily be adapted to each group’s specific needs. Multiple options for activity formats are included, depending on the ages, skill levels and resources available to the students.

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Purchase the full curriculum

Maximize the power of peer support with the full Youth Support Curriculum. You’ll receive access to 12 comprehensive lessons designed to invite, inspire, value, and encourage peer supporters. 

Purchase individual lessons

Choose individual lessons or combine units to introduce the concept of peer support or focus on specific areas. Lessons include: 

Learn about district or multi-school pricing options

Interested in the Youth Peer Support curriculum for your district or in multiple schools? Let’s connect.

Frequently Asked Questions