Project starts on January 1, 2025
Ends on January 30, 2026, last day to sign up December 30, 2025

Preparation

• Reach out to GBHWC’s PEACE Office at (671) 477-9083 or [email protected]
• Research various ways important messages reach teens
• Learn about some of Guam's social issues and the resources on Guam

• Research what resources you’d like to create your directory on. (ie. 8 dimensions of wellness, mental health, substance use prevention) 
• Develop the resource directory on Canva or other programs, include the local resources that you’ve found. Be sure to include information on the resource (5Ws – who, what, when, where, why). (ie. Dededo Activities - Island Girl Power I Kurason I Sengsong’s local garden can be found in near VSA Benavente Middle School, and they provide activities such as .. ) 
• Schedule a time/day to demonstrate and present the activity to GBHWC-PEACE staff.

Reflection
Write a short reflection on what you have learned

1. How did this project affect how you feel about these social issues?
2. How will this information help you in your everyday life?
3. What ways will you share this information with your friends and the community. 
4. Why did you choose this project?
5. Contact us to receive your Certificate of Completion! This certificate can be used to certify your hours of service with Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.

 

Preparation Instruction:

• Reach out to GBHWC’s PEACE Office at (671) 477-9083 or [email protected]

• Research various ways important messages reach teens
• Learn about some of Guam's social issues and the resources on Guam

Activity Instruction:

• Research what resources you’d like to create your directory on. (ie. 8 dimensions of wellness, mental health, substance use prevention) 
• Develop the resource directory on Canva or other programs, include the local resources that you’ve found. Be sure to include information on the resource (5Ws – who, what, when, where, why). (ie. Dededo Activities - Island Girl Power I Kurason I Sengsong’s local garden can be found in near VSA Benavente Middle School, and they provide activities such as .. ) 
• Schedule a time/day to demonstrate and present the activity to GBHWC-PEACE staff.

Reflection Instruction:
Write a short reflection on what you have learned


How did this project affect how you feel about these social issues?

How will this information help you in your everyday life?

What ways will you share this information with your friends and the community. 

Why did you choose this project?

 • Contact us to receive your Certificate of Completion! This certificate can be used to certify your hours of service with Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.

Learning Standards/Objectives:
• To provide our youth community an opportunity to build their knowledge and experience within Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health promotion.
• HS Course Educational Technology Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation
9 12.1.1 – Produce original media products that incorporate different areas using a combination of text, images, sound, music
• HS Course Educational Technology Standard 3: Research for Problem Solving and Decision Making
9-12.3.4 – Use advanced functions of search engines, in cluding the help menu and directories, to identify resources, for different pur poses
• HS Course Educational Technology Standard 4: Digital Citizenship
9-12.4.4 – Comply with the GDOE Acceptable Use Policy
• HS Course Educational Technology Standard 4: Digital Citizenship
9-12.4.5 – Practice responsible and appropriate use of technology systems, software, and information and comply with copyright laws
• HS Course Health Education Standard 3: Access Valid Information
HS.3.2 – Utilize resources from home, school, and the community that provide health information
• HS Course Health Education Standard 3: Access Valid Information
HS.3.4 - Determine when professional health services may be required
• HS Course 2 Standard 3: Communication
2WL.3.1 – Produce and present creative material on a variety of topics 

  Name: Sara Harrell

 Phone: (671)477-9082

  Email: [email protected]

Organization/Agency/Business Name: Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, Pre vention & Training Branch (PEACE Office)