On Tuesday, the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District celebrated the ribbon cutting of its newest wellness center at Delta High School, just as dozens of students completed Teen Mental Health First Aid training to become peer supporters on their campuses.

Senior Sherlyn Mendoza said accessibility was one of the biggest takeaways from the training that took place on Friday.

“One thing that stuck with me in the training would be the fact that, you know, there’s resources for everyone. And that’s really important for me because you never know who might need them,” Mendoza said.

For Lizette Rojas, the training reinforced the idea that students often feel more comfortable opening up to peers than to adults.

“I think it’s important because a lot of people deal with their problems a lo

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