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