Healthy Community Initiative

Students Supporting Students, or SSS, and is composed of 27 enthusiastic and peer-selected students that offer counseling for youth, by youth. Trained in active listening the group engages in one-on-one conversations  with peers to assist and acknowledge problems and provide a listening and non-judgmental ear. The group will be using the funds to increase the visibility of SSS throughout the high school – as an important mental health resource at Northfield High School, it is vital that students know who they are, how they can interact with SSS members and where to access this support.  Their YouthBank grant will help pay for t-shirts for the members, posters and stickers for use throughout the high school, as well as additional training for the SSS members.