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Peer Health Education

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The Peer Health Education (PHE) program at VCU is supported by RecWell.

Recruitment for the Peer Health Education occurs each fall and is closed for the 2021-2022 school year.

Members in the PHE program provide all students at VCU with quality, well-informed, peer-led education on relevant health issues impacting student well-being. All students within the PHE program work to:

  • Create an atmosphere of safety and learning to address current health topics.
  • Stay up-to-date on current research and trends in health promotion and wellbeing.
  • Encourage open, respectful dialogue.
  • Develop strong partnerships with other student organizations.
  • Empower students to explore personal identity.
  • Connect students to existing resources to support their success.
  • Maintain trusting, non-judgmental relationships to support student-driven behavior change.
  • Design educational and outreach programs that are inclusive and accessible for all students, and reflect the unique needs of VCU students.

All PHEs at VCU have a national certification as a Certified Peer Educator (CPE), with additional training in four of our main content areas.

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Mental Health
  • Sexual Health/Healthy Relationships
  • Physical Health

Peer Health Educators

To request a signature program from the Peer Health Educators, please fill out our Program Request form!

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