Colton High School Wellness Fair

Project Theme: Mental Health and Wellness

Years in Existence: 8

Target Audience and Location: Colton High School and Colton Joint Unified School District Communities in Colton, California.

Mission: Colton High School Wellness Fair eliminates the stigma attached to mental health by empowering students to advocate for their mental health needs.

Project Description: Founding Scholars Ernest Mateo Cisneros and educator Jorge Alverez envisioned a community where mental health and wellness are prioritized and celebrated, an idea that came to life through a community wellness fair that offers hands-on activities and guidance from experts from the Colton community. This year, the student leadership team is expanding its efforts to address ongoing gaps in mental health awareness and access by launching campus-wide initiatives focused on reducing stigma and increasing support. In partnership with their school’s Wellness Center, they are introducing a full-day intervention program, RAP (Resourceful Adolescent Program), to help normalize help-seeking and better connect students to available resources.