Urging the establishment of a statewide peer counselor program to address youth loneliness and social disconnection in Hawaii's schools.

The resolution urges the Department of Education, Department of Health, and Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a statewide peer counselor program for high school students. This program aims to tackle youth loneliness and social disconnection by fostering resilience and promoting well-being. Student peer counselors will receive standardized training in active listening, ethical boundaries, trauma-informed practices, and cultural responsiveness. The program seeks to enhance school climate, reduce stigma, and improve early intervention for emotional distress.

Urging the establishment of a statewide peer counselor program to address youth loneliness and social disconnection in Hawaii's schools.

The resolution urges the Department of Education, Department of Health, and Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a statewide peer counselor program for high school students. This program aims to tackle youth loneliness and social disconnection by fostering resilience and promoting well-being. Student peer counselors will receive standardized training in active listening, ethical boundaries, trauma-informed practices, and cultural responsiveness. The program seeks to enhance school climate, reduce stigma, and improve early intervention for emotional distress.