PEERs
The PEERs are paid undergraduate (and co-term) peer educators that Prevent harms, Educate about holistic health and well-being, Empower our community, and Refer students to campus resources. They are trained in the fundamentals of public health as it relates to the following topic areas: substance use, sexual citizenship, and mental health and wellbeing. Stay in Touch with the PEERs via Instagram or join our program's listserv!
Questions About The PEERs?
Interested in learning more about the PEERs program, scheduling a training, or getting additional program information? Please reach out to the PEERs team directly via email below.
About the Program
The PEERs (prevent, educate, empower, refer) Program is a collaboration between the Office of Substance Use Programs, Education and Resources (SUPER) and the SHARE Education Team. PEERs promote an integrated model of health and well-being that recognizes these topics do not exist within a vacuum of one another. They are educators who can speak to the nuances of where topics overlap and diverge and how they directly relate to the student experience. The PEERs program was born out of a specific recommendation embedded in the alcohol solutions group 2019 final report. PEER education is a cornerstone with Stanford and within the SUPER office. We are dedicated to a public health approach and partnering with student to accomplish our goals and making Stanford a safe, healthy, and thriving community.
Request a PEER training
Sign-Up for our FREE workshops facilitated by the Stanford PEERs that are offered weekly! PEER Trainings will take place at the Well House (562 Mayfield Ave) from 7-8 PM. Please note that the Well House is a substance-free residence.
- The PEERs offer the following trainings:
What is Naloxone? NALOXONE (Narcan) is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Since most opioid overdoses occur in the home and are most often witnessed, having a Naloxone rescue kit nearby can make all the difference. Upon completing the training, you will be able to leave with your own box of Free Naloxone.
What is an Upstander? Upstanders are individuals who witness a behavior that could lead to something high risk, harmful, or violent, and make the choice to intervene. Everyone can be an upstander! Join us and learn how you can create a culture of consent within and outside your communities.
This is an educational workshop that teaches people how to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. It focuses on understanding addiction as a health condition, reducing stigma, using respectful language, and learning practical ways to be a supportive ally. Participants also learn about recovery resources, as well as how to create recovery-friendly environments for all.
Want to learn more about alcohol, understand its effects on the body, learn how to help a friend in an emergency, or simply understand how to have fun while staying safe? This workshop is designed to open up honest, thoughtful conversations about alcohol, and creates an opportunity to talk about personal experiences, ask questions, and understand how alcohol affects us individually and as a community. Everyone belongs in the conversation, and the workshop emphasizes mutual respect and community care.
The Stanford PEERs have developed the Party Pouch, a convenient, clear bag aimed to help assist student access to harm reduction supplies at parties, concerts, and other social events. The PEERs will introduce you to the Pouch, providing supplies to make one personalized for your needs, and go over harm reduction strategies, how to party safer, and what to do in an emergency.
Trainings Q&A
Trainings are held on a weekly basis at the Well House. Please check out our PEER RSVP form for specific training details/dates.
Yes! You can drop in to any of these trainings even if you have forgotten to RSVP, provided there is still space in the room. We'd love to have an RSVP if possible so we can bring the right amount of Narcan to hand out, but again, drop-ins are welcome and you can always pick up naloxone from Rogers House if we do not have enough at the training.
Any student organization, house, dorm, or individual is able to attend a PEER training. If you would like to schedule a training for your dorm or organization, please fill out a training request form or email us with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to learn more about The PEERs? Here you can access our frequently asked questions about the program.
PEERs receive ongoing intensive training from both SUPER and the SHARE Education teams as well as other campus partners across departments who specialize in topics related to health and wellbeing.
PEERs conduct outreach education programs and workshops across undergraduate campus neighborhoods on topics involving alcohol/drug use, sexual citizenship, and mental health and wellbeing. They specialize in population level public health initiatives rather than one on one support.
PEERs are active members of the wellness community and table on campus to promote awareness on public health issues. PEERs work about 5 paid hours a week.
A typical week for a PEER includes attending weekly team meetings and being out in community neighborhoods conducting outreach education programs and tabling for national awareness weeks. PEERs also gather at times to put together resource materials and kits for various events.
Note: Each week, PEERs will spend time with their professional supervisors, each other, and with lead student PEER mentors.
The only pre-requisite to apply to be a PEER is a passion for the health and wellbeing of your peers and a desire to learn about public health. If selected, you would engage in 32 hours of training in fundamentals and ongoing in-service trainings throughout the academic year. The role commitment is for one academic year with the possibility of continuing on in subsequent academic years.
The PEERs program is growing and we will be teaching a course in Spring 2025 as part of our recruiting efforts. It is going to be a great class for any folks interested in becoming PEERs, connecting with current PEERs, and exploring health and wellbeing on campus.
This class prepares you to being a PEER health educator and is required to be eligible for a paid PEER position.
- No prerequisites
- Undergraduates only
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