Health & Wellness
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Health & Wellness
A comprehensive, primary-prevention substance abuse program — plus the community partners who can help with counseling, food, housing, and more.
The High School Health and Wellness (HSHW) Program is a comprehensive, primary prevention substance abuse program. A grant awarded to PAHS through the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family brings an impactful substance use prevention service to youth. PAHS uses several strategies to promote this goal. We have a club on campus called Something Better — a voluntary healthy living club focusing on ways to stay drug, alcohol, and tobacco free. It also teaches mindfulness, coping skills, yoga, and how to improve emotional well-being. Something Better meets every Friday in Room 112 at 12:30pm.
Our Prevention Coach, Erica Reed, teaches an evidence-based curriculum to all freshmen. We participate in national prevention activities including Red Ribbon Week and National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week by holding campus contests and lunch time activities. We invite guest speakers from the Peoria Police Department, notMYkid, and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to give student, parent, and staff workshops.
Community Partners
If you are looking for counseling, food, housing, or other needs, here are a few of our helpful community partners:
Starting Out Right
Health education and supportive services to pregnant and parenting adolescents ages 21 and younger — pregnancy health education, parenting education, healthy relationship classes, case management, support groups, free pregnancy classes, a scholarship program, and a boutique of gently used baby and maternity items. sor@azyp.org · 623-334-1501 · 520-719-2014
BLOOM365
Preventing teen dating abuse before it starts, helping assure the prevention of domestic abuse and sexual violence for this generation of youth and the next. bloom365.org · Text or call the advocacy line 3–9 PM Monday–Thursday at 888-606-4673
Jewish Family & Children Services
Resources for teens dealing with emotional issues to prepare for adulthood — job training, counseling, and guidance for transitioning to a more independent lifestyle. 602-279-7655
Kaity’s Way
Advocating for healthy teen relationships by providing education, skills and tools to youth and their allies. kaitysway.org · (602) 740-2734
NOAH — Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health
A patient-centered medical home providing comprehensive services and programs, including counseling, medical, and dental services. 480-882-4545
St. Mary’s Food Bank
Emergency food boxes and hot meals — enter your zip code on their site for more info. firstfoodbank.org/get-help · 602-242-FOOD
Teen Lifeline
A 24/7/365 confidential crisis hotline for teens. From 3–9 pm, other teens are trained and available to answer calls; texting is also available 3–9 pm every day. After-hours calls are taken by the Crisis Response Network. teenlifeline.org · Maricopa County: 602-248-TEEN (8336) · Statewide: 1-800-248-TEEN (8336)
UMOM Shelters
Emergency and transitional shelters to youth. umom.org/shelter · 602-841-5799