Blog
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Volunteer Voices: Brennan O’Rourke
June marks Pride Month and in celebration, we’re highlighting a few of our LGBTQ+ volunteers and their commitment to young people and Peer Health Exchange’s mission. Name: Brennan O’Rourke Pronouns in use: They/Them College/ University: New York University Major: Dramatizing Justice What have you gained or learned from volunteering at Peer Health Exchange? One of the ...
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Peer Health Exchange celebrates Pride Month
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! At Peer Health Exchange we celebrate, show up for and support LGBTQ+ young people year round—but this month is a special time to honor and reflect upon the progress we’ve made as a nation—and the work still to come—thanks to the contributions of many LGBTQ+ community leaders and advocates. ...
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Volunteer Voices: Audrey Chapman
June marks Pride Month and in celebration, we’re highlighting a few of our LGBTQ+ volunteers and their commitment to young people and Peer Health Exchange’s mission. Name: Audrey Chapman Pronouns in use: She/Her College/ University: UC Berkeley Major: Linguistics What have you gained and/or learned from volunteering at Peer Health Exchange? Peer Health Exchange ignited my ...
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Peer Health Exchange Los Angeles: “Thank you, Luke Grant!”
Peer Health Exchange Los Angeles extends a big thank you to outgoing board member Luke Grant for his service, time and commitment to the organization as a whole. Luke served for more than two years with wonderful energy, thoughtful insights, and lots of creativity. Thank you for all you’ve contributed to Peer Health Exchange, ...
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Q&A with Dior Vargas
Portrait after portrait in Dior Vargas’ People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project showcases a person, their name and a statement written on a piece of paper. There is beauty in the diversity represented. In some photographs folks are smiling. In others they pose seriously, but they all hold up a sign saying, “I ...
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Volunteer Voices: Danielle Grubb
June marks Pride Month and in celebration, we’re highlighting a few of our LGBTQ+ volunteers and their commitment to young people and Peer Health Exchange’s mission. Name: Danielle Grubb Pronouns in use: she/her/hers College/ University: University of Chicago Major: Gender & Sexuality Studies What have you gained and/or learned from volunteering at Peer Health ...
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The normalization of binge drinking supports unhealthy behavior
“On Fridays, I teach a class of freshman girls at Lake View High School about healthy decision-making as a peer health educator for Peer Health Exchange. We address topics like sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and healthy communication. Being a peer health educator is one of my favorite activities on this campus, but ...
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Finding the right therapist—Q&A with Dr. Esme Shaller
Asking for help is a sign of strength. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we talked with Esme Shaller, Ph.D. (who works at Peer Health Exchange’s college partner UC Berkeley) about the benefits of seeking support, and how to find the right therapist for you. Our interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. ...
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Are you a sexpert?
When it comes to equipping young people with knowledge, skills, and resources to make healthy decisions, Peer Health Exchange volunteers are amazing at leading honest conversations. It’s this kind of open, affirming dialogue that can play a vital role in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS amongst young people says Raven Feagins, communications coordinator, lead storyteller, ...
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