High School Health Promotion Committee

Students and Teachers Working Together to Promote Positive Health Outcomes.

Historical Background:  Health Promotion Committees (HPC) were established in 1999 as part of a project funded by the California Department of Education, the High School Tobacco Use Prevention Education state grant (TUPE), the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities state grant, and CDC Local HIV Prevention.

What is the goal of the High School Health Promotion Committee?
The goal of the Health Promotion Committee is to increase the increase critical mass, create conduit and effectiveness of comprehensive and coordinated health programs at the high school level.

What is a Health Promotion Committee?
The HPC includes adult and student coordinators who focus on the promotion of health awareness.  All adult HPC Coordinator roles (described below) are based on professional development, policy, health awareness, educational programs and administrative duties. 

• Health Liaison Coordinator (HLC):  Coordinates activities including health education curriculum promotion, Substance Use Prevention, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion, health education theatre presentations, and Positive Alternatives trips.  The HLC also supports the implementation of health education for the general student population. 
• LGBTQ Support Liaisons (LSL):  Coordinates safe school activities including Gay Pride Celebration, Violence Prevention, Diversity Awareness, Gay/Straight Alliance, and the Diversity Club.  The SMYL also provides drop-in sessions for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and promotes District Diversity Curriculum.
• Tobacco Youth Outreach Coordinator (TYOC):  Coordinates activities, with the assistance of Youth Outreach Workers, including tobacco prevention, implementation of Tobacco Referral/Citation procedure, and monthly mandatory Smokeless School Days sessions.  The TYOC also coordinates an 8-week voluntary Smoking Cessation Program with the American Lung Association.  [This position does not exist at Wellness Program sites where the Nurse provides these services] 
• Youth Outreach Coordinator (YOC):  Focuses on the involvement of youth in the promotion of health awareness events and activities.  The YOC coordinates and mentors a team of Youth Outreach Workers (YOWs) who are responsible for promoting Wellness services and ensuring youth voice and participation in health awareness activities.  [This position exists at Wellness Program sites]
• Youth Outreach Worker (YOW):  Focuses on ensuring youth voice and involvement in the planning and implementation of health-related programs.  The YOW works with a team of peers to publicize and strengthen the quality of the health and wellness services, including tobacco prevention education on campus.

 

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