Peer Health Education

Teen R.A.P. believes in empowering young people with knowledge, leadership skills, and community service. The Peer Health Educators Program is an afterschool opportunity for high school students across Staten Island who are passionate about increasing awareness and educating their peers and improving community health. The peer educators are selected based on an application process each fall, and the commitment is yearlong. The program involves weekly meetings and 20 hours of community service learning. If you are a high school student on Staten Island who would like to learn more about the Peer Health Educators Program, please email Crystal Di Dea at cdidea@northwell.edu  

Teen R.A.P. believes it’s important to reach out to our target population and empower them with education to teach their fellow peers. The Health Educators work to increase knowledge and change unhealthy behavior within the community. Past projects have included social media campaigns highlighting healthy relationships, innovative HIV testing campaigns, and creating a think tank for adolescent reproductive & sexual health including expanding services to LGBTQIA+ members. The Peer Health Educators are selected based on an application process and then trained by CAPP staff for a period of three months in the fall. Some health educators are eligible to receive a stipend. If you are a student at Curtis High School and would like to learn more information about the Teen Health Educator’s club, please contact Teen R.A.P. today!