Be the Change Club

Welcome

MISSION
Youth dedicated to reducing the stigma around mental health in the North Lake Tahoe Schools and communities.

VISION
We envision our community and schools living in a peaceful and safe environment. We recognize peer education and advocacy as a vital tool for reducing the negative stigma around Mental Health Issues. We hope that through awareness, activities, and trainings we can live in a community were labeling, assumptions and stereotypes aren’t tolerated so community members feel safe and comfortable seeking services and knowing they are not alone.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
About: 
Be The Change Club is a program of the Tahoe SAFE Alliance Prevention Program at North Tahoe High School.

Who: 
Students in grades 9-12, parents, teachers and community members can participate as teen advocates or mentors.

What:
⇒ Learn About Teen Issues: Bullying, Anxiety, Teen Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, Tolerance, Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, Self Harm, Influence of Social Media, etc.
⇒ Discuss how to influence positive social change around mental health in your community/ school
⇒ Plan and develop awareness events and campaigns 

When/ Where:
Members meet every Friday at lunch in the Art Room. 
FREE Food is always provided!!

Opportunities:
⇒ Earn Over 20 Volunteer Hours
⇒ Develop Leadership Skills
⇒ Enhance your College/ Job Resume
⇒ Go to Professional Trainings
⇒ Create Presentations and Events
⇒ Create community mobilization
⇒ Be a Peer Advocate