The Peer Education Program of Siler City (PEPSC) at Jordan Matthews High School is a student health advocacy organization. In partnership with the Chatham County Public Health Department, students are trained to work directly with their peers as well as create a healthy school environment for all students. PEPSC members also advocate for overall health and well-being with their families and in their communities. This program provides adolescents with accurate, factual information and works on a variety of issues including: stress management; mental health; substance use, cultural diversity, and other social issues affecting students today. It is also our goal to increase students’ self-confidence and encourage family communication while offering a rewarding learning experience.

The Peer Education Program of Siler City is held after school on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm and occasional weekend or evening training sessions. Meetings will include training, discussion, and engagement activities to build skills and knowledge about important health topics. Peer education activities may also include being available as information and referral sources to fellow students on an informal basis, as well as formally presenting at events in the school and the community.

Students will be supervised by Alicia Reynolds, Youth Health Initiatives Lead, from the Chatham County Public Health Department. If interested, please review the Peer Educator Pledge and contact Alicia Reynolds at (919) 545-8445 or email at alicia.reynolds@chathamcountync.gov.

Parent Informational Letter and Permission Forms (ENGLISH)

Información en Español