IMPROVE PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM EXPERTS AT NO COST

USE TECHNOLOGY TO ACCESS HEALTH PREVENTION

REDUCE THE TIME SPENT SEARCHING FOR PEER MODELS

Each Peer Leader in the National Project Will Receive:

• Step-by-step instructions on how to access all services;
• A password that allows access to all pilot project services;
• A toll-free number to call for consultation on peer-based tobacco reduction program development;
• Lesson plans for training students in tobacco reduction skills and issues;
• A complimentary copy of Mobilizing Peer Support for Tobacco Reduction;
• Summaries of research with practical implications for peer comprehesive health service;
• Support for supervising students delivering peer health education;
• Details about peer programs from other peer leaders in Canada;
• Opportunities to act as mentors or coaches to others starting peer education programs;
• The most comprehensive set of tobacco reduction resources available on the internet, continuously updated;
• Practical suggestions on how to expand a core peer helping program to include substance abuse prevention;
• Collaboration with other peer leaders across the world;
• Swift replies to concerns, questions, or ideas via e-mail;
• Access to articles and discussion groups on peer helping; and
• Continued services after project completion.

• Hardware: a computer, a modem (minimum 14.4kps), a printer (optional) and a fax machine;
• An internet service provider (commercial or educational);
• Software for connecting to the internet (such as SLIP, PPP or Winsock), sending and receiving e-mail (such as Eudora), and browsing the World-Wide Web (such as Netscape or Mosaic);
• Swift access to a local person (student or staff) who can act as technical consultant for coping with net software or hardware difficulties;
• An already developed peer program in Canada where student peer helpers would like to assist their peers with career development; and
• Willingness to respond to questions assessing the quality of services received during the project duration: March 15, 1996 to May 30, 1997.

TO PEER RESOURCES:

We would like to have our program considered for the pilot project. I have read the qualifications and confirm that we can provide these components or get them in time for this project.
Maybe. We might want to be considered, but we have some questions. Please call me.
No. I like the idea, but we do not have the qualifications yet. Keep me informed about progress.

Name
Title/Position
School
School Address
City
Province
Postal Code
School Phone
Home Phone (Optional)
Fax Phone
E-mail address
Number of Current Peer Students

What curriculum is used in your smoking prevention program?
PAL
Kick the Nic
Quit for Life
Kick Butt
Break Free
Other
Name of other?

How satsified are you with your present peer-based health education initiatives?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied

What other peer based health initiatives do you currently use? If you have no current initiatives, please indicate what you would like to have.