MENTAL HEALTH is…

The state of well-being in which the individual:

❏ Realizes his/her own abilities
❏ Can cope with the normal stresses of life
❏ Can work productively and fruitfully
❏ Able to make a contribution to his/her
community
❏ Make wise decisions

World Health Organization

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1 in 10 students have seriously

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 Burden ofMENTAL HEALTH Among Filipino Youth

1 in 5 students have actually

attempted suicide

WHO School-based Student Health Survey (2015)

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 Why Peer Support Groups for the Youth?

Mental Health Mitigate End

Protective
Crucial Life Stage Problems are on Effects of Mental
Mechanism
the Rise Health Problems
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Primary Health Data

Indicators Data Source
Prevalence rates of suicide among youth FHSIS, Hospital Data
Patient Census, Mental Health
Percentage of youth seeking mental health consultation
Registry
Measurement of health risk taking behavior
● Rate of teenage pregnancies
● Rate of youth testing positive for sexually transmitted FHSIS
diseases
● Rates of drug abuse
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Surveys
Indicators Data Source
Percentage of youth who feel lonely
Percentage of youth who feel worried about something that they cannot sleep at night
Percentage of youth who have seriously considered attempting suicide Prevalence Survey
(adopted from WHO School-
Percentage of youth who have made plans on attempted suicide
based Student Health Survey)
Percentage of youth who have attempted suicide
Percentage of youth with at least 1 close friend
Increase awareness and practice of self care behaviors for mental health promotion
Percentage of youth with awareness on how to manage stress/depression HLA-KAP Survey
Knowledge of health and support services
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Other Sources
Indicators Data Source
Academic achievement
School Assessment Report
Rate of school graduates / dropouts
Prevalence of out of school youth Social Welfare Report
Reduction in violent behavior / damage to property among youth PNP Report
 Collect / review morbidity
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mental health related concerns
and conduct prevalence survey
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Duties & Responsibilities

Peer Support Group ● Aid in the implementation and enforcement

of the provisions
Oversight Committee
● Regularly monitor and give feedbacks on
Ensures the quality and effectiveness of
the sessions and activities
the peer support group program in
strengthening psychosocial and mental ● Ensure the budget and logistics needed
well-being of all implementing sites every fiscal year
● Recruit and train more Peer Facilitators

Note: This may be a sub committee in existing Mental Health

Committee of the LGU
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Composition
PHO/MHO, Provincial Pop’l Officer, HEPOs, Mental
HEALTH
Health Services Coordinator

Kagawad (LNMB)
LEGISLATORS
Kagawad on Health (SP)

SK Federation Chair, Prov’l Youth Dev’t Officer,

YOUTH
AYHD coordinators

SOCIAL
WELFARE
Social Workers and PWD Affairs Officer

EDUCATION Medical Officers & Nurses from DepEd

Training for Peer Support Group Oversight Committee at DOH Academy

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants should be able to…

1. Understand the benefits of peer support group programs in

strengthening psychosocial and mental wellbeing;
2. Develop a list of competencies for accredited youth peer facilitators
from recommended list of peer facilitation skills and modules provided
by accredited psychological or counseling organizations;
3. Map out a service delivery network for referral of youth needing
services outside the peer support group program.
Training for Peer Support Group Oversight Committee at DOH Academy

Modules
1. Fundamentals of Mental Health
2. Mental Healthcare Services
3. Program Types
4. Ethical Practice
5. Establishing Safe Environments
6. WHO QualityRights E-Training

Duration
9 hours
 Collect / review morbidity
Community engagement
1 and/or mortality statistics on
mental health related concerns
and conduct prevalence survey
3 Planning for peer support
program design 5 and social mobilization
activities

Finaliz
e
provisi
ons in
Templ
Activate
ate
Peer Peer
Ordina
Support Facilit
2 Group
Oversight 4 nce
and
propos
6 ator
Manag
Committe ement
 1. Setting peer support program
Collect / review morbidity
objectives
Community engagement
1 and/or mortality statistics on
mental health related concerns
and conduct prevalence survey
3 Planning for peer support
program design
2.
5Choosing program design
and social mobilization
activities
type and structure
3. Identifying and providing safe
spaces / appropriate
environments (e.g. Teen Hubs)
Finaliz
e 4. Identify sources of initial
provisi funding to defray expenses
ons in
Templ
Activate
ate
Peer Peer
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2 Group
Oversight 4 nce
and
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6 ator
Manag
Committe ement
 5. Determine human resource needs
including number of peer facilitators
to be recruited for initial
Collect / review morbidity implementation (1 peer facilitator:
Community engagement
1 and/or mortality statistics on
mental health related concerns
and conduct prevalence survey
3 Planning for peer support
program design 5
5 members)and social
activities
mobilization

6. Conduct training needs analysis,

review capacity building outline and
identify sources and schedule of
training

7. Formulate SOP for referral within

Finaliz and external to the LGU
e
provisi 8. Review monitoring and evaluation
ons in plan and agree on targets and
Templ persons responsible
Activate
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Oversight 4 nce
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Duties & Responsibilities

Peer Facilitators
● Recruitment of members
Ensure overall quality and ● Development of mechanisms to ensure
functionality of peer support continuous participation of members

group sessions ● Feedback on topics discussed

● Referral and monitoring of members
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Peer Facilitators Counselor

Trained individuals equipped with facilitation

Professionally trained to give advice on social or
skills providing voluntary service as moderators personal problems
of support group sessions among peers.
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Interpersonal Teamwork / Professionalism /

Leadership Innovation Confidentiality
Problem-Solving Communication Collaboration Ethics

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Interpersonal Teamwork / Professionalism /

Leadership Innovation Confidentiality
Communication Collaboration Ethics

Critical Thinking /
Problem-Solving

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Teamwork / Professionalism /

Leadership Innovation Confidentiality
Problem-Solving Collaboration Ethics
Interpersonal
Communication

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Interpersonal Professionalism /

Leadership Innovation Confidentiality
Problem-Solving Communication Ethics

Teamwork /
Collaboration

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Interpersonal Teamwork / Professionalism /

Innovation Confidentiality
Problem-Solving Communication Collaboration Ethics

Leadership

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Interpersonal Teamwork / Leadership Innovation Confidentiality

Problem-Solving Communication Collaboration

Professionalism /
Ethics

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Interpersonal Teamwork / Professionalism /

Leadership Confidentiality
Problem-Solving Communication Collaboration Ethics

Innovation

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Competencies of a Peer Facilitator

Critical Thinking / Interpersonal Teamwork / Professionalism /

Leadership Innovation
Problem-Solving Communication Collaboration Ethics

Confidentiality

Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (2021).

Toolkit for Developing a Competent and Empowering Peer Facilitator
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants should be able to…

1. Acquire knowledge on mental health and peer learning, develop skills

in peer facilitation activities and get advanced knowledge on the
relationships of peer facilitation and the facilitator;
2. Acquire their own set of competencies as peer facilitators, and apply the
peer facilitators’ competencies in their programs and organizational
plans;
3. Develop a distinct understanding of the importance of individual and
group processes;
4. Develop ideas and processes on how to handle themselves during or
after sessions and processes of helping;
5. Acquire a clear understanding of the Referral System and/or pathways
including the ethical considerations in making referrals; and
6. Utilize principles of peer facilitation and psychosocial support through
remote mechanisms and platforms.
Training for Peer Facilitators at DOH Academy

Modules
1. Mental Health & Peer Facilitation
2. Peer Facilitator Competencies
3. Individual & Group Processes
4. Self Care
5. Referral Systems & Pathways

Duration
15 hours
 Resource Type Description Object Class Quantity
Bond Paper
(Reporting forms, consent forms, etc.; A4, 80gsm)

Logbooks, notebooks, clipboards, file organizers

# of expected
Art Materials
IEC and Collaterals Office Supplies Expenses beneficiaries + program
(paints, coloring & writing pens, colored paper, etc.)
team
Identification Card lanyards

IEC Materials (streamers, flyers, posters, leaflets, Peer Facilitators

Handbook, etc.)
Meetings and Trainings
Training logistics # of training sessions or
for the Peer Support Training Expenses
(venue, meals, training collaterals, etc.) meetings needed
Group Program

Remuneration for accredited peer facilitators Representation Expenses

Logistical support for Peer # of accredited Peer
Facilitators Internet Subscription Facilitators
Online Conferencing Subscription
Expenses
 Resource Type Description Object Class Quantity
Maintenance & other
operating expenses
Youth/Teen Hub or Center
Repairs and maintenance -
infrastructure assets
Semi-Expendable - ICT
Day-to-day physical Laptops / Mobile Phones / Tablets # of accredited physical
Equipment
operations of the Peer spaces for conduct of
Support Group Program Semi-Expendable - Printing support group sessions
Printer
Equipment
Overhead projector
Tripod Projector Screen Semi-Expendable - Office
Table Equipment
Chairs
 Collect / review morbidity
Community engagement
1 and/or mortality statistics on
mental health related concerns
and conduct prevalence survey
3 Planning for peer support
program design 5 and social mobilization
activities

Finali
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provis
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Why Peer Support Groups for the Youth?

Mental Health Mitigate End

Protective
Crucial Life Stage Problems are on Effects of Mental
Mechanism
the Rise Health Problems
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KEY FEATURES OF THE POLICY What features of the policy can LGUs
modify?

● Peer Support Group Oversight ● Benefits and Incentives or Peer

Committee Facilitators
● Qualification and Accreditation of Peer ● Activities of Peer Support
Facilitators Sessions
(Ex. Planned group sessions, drop-in
● Reportorial Process centers, online support sessions,
opportunistic interactions, team building
● Confidentiality and Ethical Standards sessions, MHPSS during disaster, one-to-
one sessions)
● Referral of External Services
● Appropriation
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Section 3. General Objectives

Increase capacity of local Sangguniang Establish peer support groups

Kabataan officials to implement managed by a trained peer facilitator
interventions to address mental health from the community as an early
concerns among peers at the community intervention for mental health
level promotion among the youth.

Foster positive youth development in Increase youth and youth

the community by strengthening skills organizations’ participation in mental
of the youth in providing basic health advocacy.
psychosocial support to their peers; and
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Section 4. Definition of Terms.

As used in this Ordinance, the terms below shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this section. Any words or terms not defined shall be given their
plain and customary meanings, unless the context requires otherwise, and
shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the purpose and spirit of this
Ordinance.

1. Close supervision 8. Peer Facilitator

2. Closed support group 9. Peer Support Group
3. Confidentiality 10. Voluntary service
4. Guidance Counselor 11. Well-being
5. Member 12. Youth
6. Mental Health 13. Youth students
7. Open Support Group 14. Youth professionals
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CHAPTER II. THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP COMMITTEE

Section 5. Function of the Committee
A Committee shall be created by the Local Health Board to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the peer support group
program in strengthening psychosocial and mental well-being of the city/municipality, with the following specific duties and
responsibilities, but not limited to:

a. Aiding in the implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of this Ordinance

b. Facilitating registration and accreditation of peer facilitators
c. Ensuring access to capacity building programs in training qualified and accredited peer facilitators
d. Conducting educational awareness campaigns and information dissemination programs
e. Coordinating with all concerned government agencies and private sector for the implementation of the program
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CHAPTER II. THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP COMMITTEE

Section 6: Composition of the Committee
The Committee shall be created and composed of the following members:
a. Chairperson: Health Officer;
b. Vice-Chairperson: SK Chairperson;
c. Members:
i. Health Education and Promotion Officer/or equivalent designate;
ii. Social Welfare and Development Officer;
iii. Representative/s from Department of Education (DepED), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and/or academic institution;
iv. SB Committee on Health Chairperson;
v. Local President of the Liga ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas;

vi. Representative/s from licensed and accredited guidance counselor Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) / People’s Organizations (POs);
vii. Representative/s from local youth NGOs / POs implementing community-based health or health-related programs in the municipality/city;
viii. Representative from local community-based parent NGOs / POs;
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Section 7. Quorum of the Committee

A quorum of the Committee shall be composed of a simple majority of all
voting members. The Chairperson shall vote only in case of a tie.

Section 8. Meetings of the Committee

The Committee shall agree to meet regularly to discuss matters with regard
to the implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of this Ordinance, on
a per needed basis as called by the Chairperson, and on a written request of
simple majority among the committee members.
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Section 9. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members of the

Committee. — Other than enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance,
the Committee, headed by the Health Officer, shall have the following
respective duties and responsibilities
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CHAPTER III. PEER SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS

Section 10. Number of Peer Facilitators. The Peer Support Group Oversight Committee shall
determine the ideal number of peer facilitators, provided that the number does not exceed the ideal
ratio of 1 accredited peer facilitator for every 5 members in a support group.

NOTE:
In the transitory period where the number of accredited peer facilitators does not meet the demand of the number of members in peer
support groups, qualified volunteer peer facilitators shall be guided by the designated Guidance Counselor, any member of the Peer
Support Group Oversight Committee, or by accredited peer facilitators.
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Section 11. Qualifications of a Peer Facilitator. The following minimum

qualifications shall be observed in the selection of peer facilitators:

Legal age from 18-30 years old Able to read and write

Must be physically and mentally fit

Willing to be a peer support group and have certification from a licensed
facilitator and perform other related doctor
functions as may be assigned by the
Oversight Committee Not convicted or involved in any case
of moral turpitude

In no instance shall any physical disability, mental health condition, sexual

orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), economic status, race, color,
language, religion or nationality, ethnic or social origin be made a qualification for
peer facilitators.
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Section 11. Qualifications of a Peer Facilitator. The following minimum

qualifications shall be observed in the selection of peer facilitators:

Legal age from 18-30 years old Able to read and write

Must be physically and mentally fit

Willing to be a peer support group and have certification from a licensed
facilitator and perform other related doctor
functions as may be assigned by the
Oversight Committee
Non-discriminatoryNot convicted or involved in any case
Clause of moral turpitude

In no instance shall any physical disability, mental health condition, sexual

orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), economic status, race, color,
language, religion or nationality, ethnic or social origin be made a qualification for
peer facilitators.
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Section 12. Accreditation of Peer Facilitators

Only accredited peer facilitators by the LHB and LYDC as recommended by the Peer Support
Group Oversight Committee shall be recognized and incentivized by the LGU.

Minimum accreditation requirements:

Passed all the qualifications of a peer Passed the minimum training

facilitator requirement

Provided voluntary service to the

Has a satisfactory performance rating
community.

Physically and mentally fit certified by a licensed

doctor or the Local Health Officer
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Section 13. Procedure for Accreditation

Process owner: Peer Support Group Oversight Committee

a. Filing of Application
1) A duly accomplished application form
2) Birth certificate or any official document in support of declared age
3) A certificate of completion of the basic training for peer facilitators
4) A certificate about the applicant’s voluntary service record
5) Barangay clearance
6) A medical certificate duly signed by the Health Officer

b. Evaluation of supporting documents and interview the applicant when deemed necessary

c. Committee Decision within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of application. However, the application shall be deemed
approved, should the Board fail to act within the said period
 approved, should the Board fail to act within the said period

d. Posting of Committee Decision within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the decision

e. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation within ten (10) calendar days after the approval of the application
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Disapproval. A notice of disapproval stating the reasons for the decision shall be issued to the peer facilitator
concerned.

Section 14. Annual Registration

The peer facilitator must register annually with the Peer Support Group
Oversight Committee.

Documentary requirements for renewal of accreditation:

a. A duly accomplished form for renewal of accreditation

b. A certificate of service record for the year prior to the renewal of
accreditation
c. A proof of satisfactory performance rating in the year preceding renewal
of Accreditation
d. A medical certificate duly signed by the Health Officer
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Section 15. Roles and Responsibilities of Peer Facilitators - The peer

facilitator is expected to take on the following tasks:

a. Ensure overall quality and functionality of peer support group sessions

b. Recruit members for the peer support groups
c. Develop mechanisms to ensure continuous participation of members in
support group sessions;
d. Provide feedback on common topics and issues discussed and coordinate
with SK Chairman for necessary action points and community
interventions following confidentiality and ethical standards detailed in
Section 24;
e. Refer and monitor identified members needing other services not
provided by the peer support Group.
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Section 16. Benefits and Incentives for Accredited Peer Facilitators

Subject to the provision of this Ordinance, accredited peer facilitators

who are actively and regularly performing their duties shall be
entitled to the following RECOMMENDED benefits and incentives:

a. Honorarium
b. Subsistence allowance
c. Mobile and internet allowance
d. Education and training
e. Scholarship benefits
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Section 17. Reportorial Requirement

After each session, the peer facilitator is expected to accomplish the
standard report form detailing the activities, significant discussions,
and other notable events that took place following confidentiality and
ethical standards detailed in Section 24

These reports will then be summarized and submitted to the SK Chairman.

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CHAPTER IV. PEER SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS

Section 18. Mechanics of Peer Support Group Sessions.

● Conducted with close supervision of the designated Guidance Counselor or any member of the Peer
Support Group Oversight Committee
● Overseen and moderated by qualified and accredited Peer Facilitators
● Standards and principles of peer facilitation shall be observed at all times

NOTE:
Peer facilitators who have not met the minimum requirements of
accreditation may facilitate support group sessions upon approval
by the Peer Support Group Oversight Committee.
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Section 19. Composition of Peer Support Groups.

To promote positive group dynamics and facilitate ease in sharing of common experiences among members and
peer facilitators, each Peer Support Group may be uniformly composed of members and a peer facilitator within
the following demographic:

a. Youth students
b. Youth professionals
c. Out-of-school youth

NOTE:
Peer facilitators may create special support groups composed of
diverse youth ages to cater to specific homogeneous demographic
groups, upon approval of the Peer Support Group Oversight
Committee.
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Section 20. Activities of Peer Support Group Sessions.

Planned Group Sessions Drop-in Centers Online Support Sessions Opportunistic Interactions

Team building Sessions MHPSS Information, Education, and One-to-one Sessions

Advocacy
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Section 21. Environmental Specifications for Peer Support Group Sessions

The following standards shall be maintained by the peer facilitator and approved by the Peer Support
Oversight Committee, or with every change in venue.

Physical and logistical Appropriate size Comfortable and private

accessibility of the venue of the location enough space that maintains
confidentiality

Available and properly Minimal to no cost for

sanitized washrooms/toilets venue use and reservation
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Section 22. Specifications for Conducting Remote Peer Support Group Sessions.
The following standards shall be maintained in order to facilitate a conducive and safe
online environment for peer support groups and facilitators:

a. Separate designated devices and accounts for peer support group sessions to
maintain work-home boundaries
b. Availability of camera, microphone and speaker
c. Use of headphones during group sessions to maintain confidentiality;
d. Back-up technology option in case device fails;
e. Adequate amount of credit, minutes and data to be able to complete the remote
session
f. Use of secure online conferencing software;
g. Configured settings of video sessions so that participants have to request for access
to join the session
h. Up-to-date video conference software and devices
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Section 23. Recruitment of Peer Support Group Members

Members must provide informed consent in writing prior to engaging in
activities of peer support groups. An informed consent shall respect the
following principles:

a. Voluntarism
b. Competency
c. Disclosure
d. Understanding

In the case of minors aged less than 18 years old, parental consent and child
assent must be provided guided by the same principles.

Forms are available under the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.

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Section 24. Confidentiality and Ethical Standards

Confidentiality of all information, in whatever form or medium stored, regarding the
support member’s information, mental health status, or any treatment received shall
not be disclosed to third parties without the written consent of the service user
concerned or the service user’s legal representative, except in the following
circumstances

a. Disclosure is required by law

b. The member has expressed consent to the disclosure;
c. A life-threatening emergency exists
d. The member is a minor and the peer facilitator reasonably believes that the
member is a victim of child abuse
e. Disclosure is required in connection with an administrative, civil, or criminal
case against a mental health professional or worker for negligence or a breach of
professional ethics
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Section 25. Referral of Members

Referrals are for members needing services not provided by the peer support group.
Peer facilitators shall accomplish the standard referral form and shall continuously
monitor the access of the member to the necessary services.

Referrals shall immediately be made and coordinated with the designated the following
officials:
● Guidance Counselor
● SK Chairman; or
● Any member of the Peer Support Group Oversight Committee
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Section 26. Evaluation of Peer Support Sessions

After each session, peer support group members shall evaluate both their
peer facilitator and the session proper.

This will be accomplished through a standard evaluation form and

submitted, compiled and analyzed by the peer facilitator for the continuous
development of the peer support group program.
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Section 27. Monitoring of Peer Support Sessions

The standard monitoring form shall be utilized by the designated committee in their assessment of the
support program and shall be evaluated based on the program’s capacity to foster the following
parameters:

Fostering safe environments Psychological and emotional Boundary Ethical

safety/refuge management practice

Behavioral management Participant Peer facilitator Program

processes feedback skills & capacities strategy
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Section 28. Appropriation

Initial funding to defray the expenses necessary for or incidental to the implementation of
this Ordinance shall be sourced from the fund of the City/Municipal Government and
shall automatically be included in the Annual Budget for the implementation and
enforcement of this Ordinance.

The above expenses may include, but are not limited to:
a. Cost of printing copies of this Ordinance, information, education, and
communication materials;
b. Cost of regular or periodic meetings of the Oversight Committee;
c. Cost of inspection and enforcement by the Oversight Committee, including
allowances for meals and transportation;
d. Logistical support for the peer support groups;
e. Benefits and incentives of peer facilitators;
f. Other expenses associated with the implementation and enforcement of this
Ordinance
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Section 29. Penalty Clause

As per Mental Health Act of 2018 (Republic Act No. 11036),

the following are punishable acts:

Violation of
Failure to secure
Confidentiality of
informed consent
Information
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Section 29. Penalty Clause

As per Mental Health Act of 2018 (Republic Act No. 11036),

violators of the Ordinance may be punished by:

Imprisonment Fine
Note:
If the violation is committed by a juridical person, the penalty provided for in this
template ordinance shall be imposed on the directors, officers, employees or other
officials or persons therein responsible for the offense.
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Audience Key Message

We take care of ourselves by being there for each

other
Communication materials and activities should…

1. Educate the youth on the role they play in promoting psychosocial and
mental well-being as peers, family members, and community members to
Current and potential mitigate the effects of mental health concerns across all settings or
members of peer support
contexts
groups
2. Increase awareness on mental health self care practices.
Target audiences, communication & behavioral objectives, key messages

Audience Key Message

Your role is important. By letting people know that we’re
there to listen, we contribute to making our community a
safer space for all our peers

Communication materials and activities should…

1. Build capacity of peer facilitators in managing peer support groups

2. Educate peer facilitators on commonly encountered youth mental health
Current and potential problems, its early manifestations and where to refer
peer facilitators
3. Increase awareness on the importance of their role as peer facilitators in
preventing mental health problems among the youth
Target audiences, communication & behavioral objectives, key messages

Suggested Activities

Current and potential members of peer support

Current and potential peer facilitators
groups

1. Social media campaigns 1. Capacity building sessions for peer

2. Poster campaign, posting in public places
facilitators
3. School caravans
4. School-wide or Community-wide campaigns or 2. Regular supervision, feedback and
celebrations evaluation sessions with peer facilitators
5. Peer support group sessions
Target audiences, communication & behavioral objectives, key messages

Sample Communication Materials

Template and customizable communication materials available in the Playbook!

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Outputs

Policy providing benefits and incentives for accredited peer facilitators

● Number of youth peer facilitators registered
● Number of youth peer facilitators accredited
● Number of peer facilitators completed core capacity development programs Program / policy implementation
● Ratio of peer facilitators to support group members Improved
● Number of partnership / agreements between support group program and referral monitoring
institutions
● Number of information, education and advocacy activities initiated by youth peer
support groups

Number of support group sessions that meet environmental specifications

Increase Peer Support Group Monitoring Form
for safe spaces
(Included in Playbook)
Increase in performance rating of peer facilitators Increase
 Summary of Indicators Change M&E Form
Outputs

Number of support group sessions facilitated

Number of new/active members recruited in support group Increase Monthly Reporting Form
(Included in Playbook)
Number of diverse groups within target population accessing program

Increase in overall rating of support group sessions Increase

Increase positive perception of peer support received in sessions Peer Support Group Evaluation Form
Increase (English & Tagalog)
Increase positive perception of safe spaces in sessions (Included in Playbook)

Percentage of youth with awareness of local peer support group program Increase

Referral Form For External Services

Number of youth needing services referred Increase Peer Support Group Monitoring Form
(Included in Playbook)
 Informed Consent / Parental Peer Support Group
Consent Form Evaluation Form

Peer Support Group

Members

Template monitoring & evaluation forms available in the Playbook!

 Referral Form Support Group Session Summary Monthly Reporting
Form Form

Peer Facilitators

Template monitoring & evaluation forms available in the Playbook!

 Peer Suport Group Monitoring Form

● Physically safe environment

● Psychological and emotional safety
● Boundary management
● Ethical practice
● Behavioral management process
● Participants
● Peer facilitator / staff / volunteers
Peer Support Group ● Program strategy
Oversight Committee

Template monitoring & evaluation forms available in the Playbook!

Implementation Monitoring Template

Template monitoring & evaluation forms available in the Playbook!

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mental health related concerns
and conduct prevalence survey
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