Why Peer Helpers Are Necessary

People most often seek help from peers when they have personal concerns.
Peers model each other's behaviour and positive role models can encourage healthy standards.
Peer Helpers can bridge the gap between professionals and students by providing accurate and confidential information about seeking professional help.
Peer Helpers are trained to use a number of skills (e.g. listening and attending skills, values clarification, and use of questioning) which enable them to provide informal help to other students.
Peer helping can enhance the personal growth of students seeking help.