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P.E.E.R.S Wellness Ambassadors

People Empowering Each Other to Realize Success

PEERS focus on the Eight Dimensions of Wellness to support a healthier community. How we care for our children, our elders, our families, and ourselves. PEERS Wellness Ambassadors help promote wellness and student success in our campus community. Wellness Ambassadors work with Student Health Services to optimize wellness skills to support the achievement of academic and personal goals.

91ÌÒÉ« Wellness Ambassadors

What do Wellness Ambassadors do?

A Wellness Ambassador will work one-on-one with a student to identify strengths, goals, and plans addressing each dimension of wellness. The PEERS Wellness Ambassador will share resources, teach new skills, help the student develop healthy habits to overcome challenges, and will also be an accountability partner to the student. They also connect students to valuable resources on campus and are leaders in the Active Minds Club.

What can Wellness Ambassadors help with?

  • SMART Goals for Academic & Personal Objectives

  • Time Management

  • Stress Management

  • Studying Tips and Tricks

  • Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise Support

  • Budgeting

  • Accountability

  • Organization

  • Campus Connections

  • Overall support around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, and Spiritual.

Want support from a PEERS Wellness Ambassador?

Make an appointment by calling (831) 479-6435 or emailing healthservices@cabrillo.edu when school is in session. You can also complete this where you can request an appointment.

Want to become a PEERS Wellness Ambassador?

PEERS needs you! Bring us your talents to Student Health Services view requirements, application, and recommendation forms through the link below:

Want a brief PEERS presentation in your class?

Complete this form or email shspeers@cabrillo.edu.

PEERS Members & Bios

Current Wellness Ambassadors

Amy
Amy is 25 and is majoring in radiology. Health is super important to her and as such she is constantly learning and practicing new health practices; mental, physical,emotional, spiritual. When she is not in class or at work she is usually having her daily matcha and journal at the cafe, walking along the beach, hanging out with friends or possibly reading her newest book.
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Sofia
Sofia is 19 years old and is going into her second year at 91ÌÒÉ«. She is double-majoring in psychology and music and plans to become a music therapist. She loves making meaningful connections and helping others in various areas of wellness. She’s also very interested in mental health and ensuring that people are introduced to the resources that offer them the best support. In her free time, Sofia enjoys practicing instruments, doing all types of arts and crafts, as well as spending time with friends and family.
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Olin
My name is Olin Henricks II. I was born and raised in Watsonville. I have 3 wonderful kids. My major is Socialogy and my goal is to extend my education by transferring to CSUMB in the fall. My hobbies are volunteering my time at the Student Health Services at the Aptos campus. My passion is coaching football and coaching at the YMCA in Watsonville when I have free time. I like to read and use my free time to enjoy walks on the beach or take a hike in the Mount Madonna Mountains. Olin has graduated, but is still volunteering with us!
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Join the 91ÌÒÉ« College chapter of the national nonprofit . As a club we empower our members to change the conversation about mental health and suicide prevention by raising awareness, sharing resources, and inspiring action.

The importance of awareness and education about the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and encouraging students who are struggling to reach out and seek help are extremely valuable, now more than ever. We've all been in a situation where we or someone close to us has shown signs of distress, did you know what to do? This club will help you find the words and learn the resources to help.

Learn about the ways you can be a part of changing the conversations around Mental Health in our school, community and beyond with a supportive group of your peers. If you're ready to be a part of the Active Minds Club or have any questions email shspeers@cabrillo.edu or complete the .

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