As part of Salpointe’s Wellness Program, we’re excited to bring you an inspiring day dedicated to mental health, self-care, and making positive choices on September 3, 2024. Dive into what each class will be exploring—it’s all about empowering you to be your best self!
Freshman Class
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Arizona will be presenting their “Ending the Silence” presentation to our Freshman Class. The presenter will be Vana Dee Lewis, also known as #FamousFromAHashTag, is an artist and community advocate from Tucson, Arizona. She is recognized for her work in mental health awareness, youth empowerment, and holistic living. Vana is the founder of The #WORTHY Movement, which promotes self-worth and empowerment through various workshops and presentations. These workshops address mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, aiming to help individuals, especially youth, develop sustainable and healthy lifestyles.
Sophomore Class
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will be speaking to our Sophomore class. MADD will be presenting their Power of You(th)® program that provides youth with research-based information on the dangers of underage drinking and other drug use.
MADD wants to prepare youth with the tools to resist peer pressure and empower youth to take the next step and influence their friends to make the right choices. Your future is determined by the decisions you make today.
Junior Class
Zion Givens will be presenting his “Am I Trippin” presentation to our Junior class. This presentation is a source of support for teens as Zion shares personal stories and practical insights to destigmatize teen mental health. The session not only explores the feeling of “Am I Trippin’?” but assures teens that they aren’t alone in their struggles. Through open conversations, challenging societal norms, and fostering a supportive community, join us to break down barriers, promote acceptance, and embrace the path to mental well-being together. This presentation is a safe space for teens to connect, share, and discover that they’re not alone on their journey toward mental health.
Senior Class
Tucson Police Department Lieutenant Rudy Dominguez will be speaking to our Senior class on the real life dangers of using drugs and vaping. Lt. Dominguez will be sharing how drug use affects our brains, emotions and bodies. He will also be speaking about how drug use not only affects the drug user, but also their families and friends. Lt. Dominguez will help Seniors truly understand how 1 mistake, 1 pill can ruin your life and ruin your future. Our Seniors will soon be entering adulthood and the college arena, where dangers lurk in every corner. The more information they have, the better they will be equipped to protect themselves and “Just Say No”.