Ada's Gatekeepers at work
Ada High School's newest organization "Gatekeepers" were busy this week. The group calls themselves Ada Mental Health Alliance.
Leading up to Valentine's Day, members placed positive hearts on all high school lockers.
The Partnership for Violence Free Families (PVFF) brought this program to Ada with training and facilitation assistance. Marlene Vermillion, school nurse, the the staff advisor.
Gatekeepers is open to freshmen through seniors. Its focus is on increasing mental health awareness, reduce the stigma of talking about life problems, and suicide prevention.
Gatekeepers intend to make a positive impact at school, with peers and the Ada community.
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