BHHS NormanAid Wellness Center

This month, we’re promoting Digital Safety Month! Join us for lunch events, informative videos, norman connections, and our podcast that focus on creating a safer digital environment. NormanAid provides a welcoming space to discuss ways to enhance your digital wellness and stay safe online. Thank you for your Sponsorship.

Happy Wellness Wednesday Normans! In this post, look at some tips to have a safe Halloween. Whether going trick or treating or having fun with friends, your friends at NormanAid wish you a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween!

Happy Wellness Wednesday Normans! Take a look at some tips from our NormanAid Peer Counselors on how to create a safety plan with your friends before a social gathering.

Norman Aid is excited for you to watch our podcast on Wednesday, October 23rd, hosted by our peer counselors Remi Abrishami and Alex Gil, alongside Generation SOS club leader Benjamin Bakshian. This months podcast episode focuses on “celebrating safety.”

Happy Wellness Wednesday Normans! Take a look at some tips from BHHS staff and students to see how they would combat peer pressure!

On October 23, listen to Jack Buckley as he covers everything you need to know about Halloween safety!

Even celebrities face challenges. Here are 5 quotes from celebrities who have overcome substance abuse and now share their stories to help others avoid similar struggles.

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Check out these amazing resources for substance recovery and prevention.

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Check out some important risks of substance use shared by our Peer Counselors to help you make healthy decisions and live your best life! Choose wellness!

Happy Wellness Wednesday Normans! Take a look at these tips from our NormanAid Peer counselors on how to help a friend during a Mental Health Crisis.

Check out this COOL new music & mental Health Podcast initiative created by Norman seniors Caio Azevedo & Logan Chong to engage listeners to discover new music and connect with their favorite artists navigating mental health issues. They just dropped Episode 1 today featuring the life and legacy of American rapper Mac Miller, reflecting on his impact both musically and personally and introduce a mix of emerging and popular artists within the R&B and Hip-Hop scene. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0WPGCbwkqpJYn2yq5wViOm?si=u09RkRl5S66MCgNKqmFwFQ&t=21

Happy Wellness Wednesday Normans! Here are some mental health resources!

Please join us for our upcoming Wellness Wednesday Lunch Discussion on September 18th where you’ll learn how to be the friend everyone needs! Led by our Peer Counselors, this interactive session will teach you practical tools to better understand your friends’ emotions to be the best friend you can be. We look forward to seeing you there!

A huge thank you to our dedicated facilitators—including school counselors, psychologists, and our NormanAid Wellness Team—and a special shout-out to our amazing Peer Counselors for creating a welcoming space and providing support in the classrooms.

Happy wellness Wednesday Norman’s! Check out some fun facts from our amazing wellness counselors!

In the month of September, our focus is on “Seeking Support.” Coinciding with National Su***de Prevention Month. We invite you to explore the resources in the GET SUPPORT section on our website. Remember, reaching out for help, whether for yourself or a friend, is a sign of strength. Trusted adults are available to provide the assistance you need.

Please join us next Wednesday during lunch for our first lunch event of the school year! Peer Counselors will be giving out donuts to students who follow us on Instagram ! By following us, they’ll also gain access to mental health tips, resources, and event updates. We hope to see you there!

Today, we kicked off training with our new group of counseling interns, and we couldn’t be more fortunate to have such an incredible wellness team. They bring a wealth of experience, including equine therapy, yoga instruction, special education, and expertise in mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention. Our diverse group also offers fluency in Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Farsi. Our students are truly lucky to have the chance to work with such a wonderful group.

We’re super excited to welcome our new Peer Counseling students! Their passion for mental health will bring incredible wellness support and positive energy to our class and school community all year long. Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and making a real difference together!

Happy Wellness Wednesday and happy first week of school! Back to school is such an exciting time but it can also be very nerve-racking. Starting school after being on summer break is a big adjustment and it is normal to feel what we like the call the “back to school blues”. Check out these tips from our new group of peer counselors on how to battle the back to school blues!

2023-2024 was an incredible year for NormanAid. Our first-ever NormanAid Peer Counseling Class was the highlight of the year. Every month, our Peer Counselors made Norman Connection videos, planned lunch activities, hosted guest speakers, created podcasts, and provided a safe place for all students in NormanAid.

None of this would be possible without Michael J. Libow. We are all so grateful to for sponsoring our monthly campaigns. Our students’ mental health is better because of his support.
A huge thank you to BHUSD for hiring our new addition to NormanAid, Mrs. Pepin. She is an amazing Wellness Counselor and NormanAid is blessed to have her. Thank you BHEF for partnering with us and helping us all year long.
Looking forward to seeing what 2024-2025 will bring!

Today was our last day with our senior Peer Counselors. We’ve all become so close, and it’s hard to see them leave. But we’re so happy for them to graduate and wish them the best of luck on their next journey! 🎓✨

The last two days, Preston Pollard, a former professional skateboarder turned motivational speaker, has been presenting to the Physical Education classes to share his insights on breaking free from societal expectations and embracing individuality. He is providing students with practical tips and tools to overcome negative self-talk and build resilience.

Join our Peer Counselors for monthly lunch event. You can paint your own easel with a resilient word that resonates with you. Experience the soothing combination of art and sparkling cider as you unwind and express yourself. Art has been proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost resilience. Space is limited so be sure to scan the link in the second slide to sign up!