Mission:
Simcha’s Health Courses and Web Content provides comprehensive education about reproductive and sexual health.
By giving youth, their parents, guardians and teachers access to clear, neutral information regarding puberty and the many facets of adolescence, a greater understanding and comfort with the time and process is experienced . All content is shared with the desire to encourage feelings of normalcy and to boost self esteem and awareness.
Youth who are educated about their own health and well-being, especially in regards to the highly important topics of sexual health and relationships, will have healthier outcomes in these realms.
Simcha Mendle, Health Educator
With over 10 years experience teaching youth and working in teen and women’s health centers, Simcha Mendle has a wealth of information and a desire to share practical life information with youth regarding their physical, social and emotional well being.
Teaching to a class of 8th graders; classes include lecture, visual aides, demonstrations, group work, videos and question/answer sections.
Puberty & Teen Health Classes give students ages 10-18 accurate information about their changing bodies & encourages self care during the transitional years of adolescence.
Anonymous note from a 7th grader at the conclusion of a week long puberty and reproductive health class.
Sharing information with youth regarding their bodies, reproductive and sexual health, relationships, gender & sexuality, consent, STD prevention and birth control allows them to make informed choices about their health, well being and life while feeling more comfortable exploring who they are as they navigate this sometimes challenging time of life.
Note from a 7th grade student at the conclusion of a 5 day reproductive health class
Fostering healthy friendships & relationships is paramount to young people’s well being. In the teen health classes several lessons explore active communication, setting personal boundaries, navigating changing friendships, relationships and encouraging connection with trusted adults.
Impact
Youth who participate in puberty and sexual health classes have lower risks of future unintended teen pregnancies and a reduced risk of STD exposure. Taking part in reproductive health classes increases students’ awareness of normal milestones they will experience throughout adolescence and how to manage many of those changes. Self awareness and esteem are boosted, healthy boundaries are encouraged and a feeling of connection to other youth as well as trusted adults is fostered.
High School level classes help teens access information relating to dating, sexuality, safer sex practices, benefits of abstinence, condom and birth control usage, STD testing, clinic service options and creating healthy boundaries.
Nutrition courses connect youth, adults, families, schools and individuals to the many benefits of choosing whole foods and creating a healthy lifestyle.
10+
Years working with teens, families, Health Clinics & schools
I’ve worked as an assistant midwife in homes and birth centers. I’ve worked as a medical assistant and young teen specialist at Planned Parenthood. I’ve taught puberty classes, and comprehensive “sex ed” to youth ages 9-18, I’ve taught teen parents, young adults and a variety of parent/teacher information courses. I’ve counseled on nutrition, meal planning & healthy lifestyle.
7+
services offered
Puberty Classes
Middle & High School Reproductive Health Education
Teen Parent Classes
Parent Information Nights
Parent/Child Nights
Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching
School/Teacher Presentations
1000+
People reached
Over the years I’ve reached thousands of youth, young adults, parents, teachers and adults through my classes, workshops and counseling sessions. I hope to reach thousands more to encourage holistic health and well being through nutrition, health education and self-empowerment.
My Programs
Reproductive Health Education Class for grades 5th - 10th Grades
Full spectrum reproductive health education courses are taught in a warm, engaging manner and tailored to the age and specific needs of each class
Topics covered include: milestones of puberty, reproductive anatomy, bodily functions, healthy relationships, seeking support from trusted adults, gaining access to health resources, gender, sexuality, LGBTQ+, reproduction, contraceptive options, condom usage, STD facts and prevention, active communication, and other topics pertinent to adolescents
Classes can be adjusted to meet specific needs or address requested additional content, such as social media, girls’ puberty/menstruation classes, teenage pregnancy, sexual trafficking, and more
California mandates that young teenagers receive comprehensive “sex-education” at least twice before entering high school
Puberty Classes
This class is offered to grades 5 & 6 and provides insight and information into what to expect when going through puberty; normal milestones, making healthy choices, how to maintain good hygiene, talking to trusted adults, navigating bodily, personal and social changes. Additionally; discussing stress, boosting self esteem, creating and maintaining respectful relationships, being aware of healthy vs. abusive behavior and accessing resources and information are all covered.
Young Elementary Healthy Body Classes:
These classes can be tailored for kindergarten through 4th grades. Lessons include learning about how to feel safe and secure in ones body, learning about private vs. public parts, how to play with friends appropriately and maintain healthy boundaries, how to recognize problems and seek help, how to say no in various ways, and how to ask for assistance from trusted adults. These lessons are interactive and tailored for each specific age group.
Parent Info nights
This is a talk given to parents and guardians providing information and insight into what to expect from puberty and adolescence and how to support their child as they navigate through this phase of life. Since puberty can be a challenging time for many parents, this talk is designed to address concerns, guide parents through normal milestones and emotions and provide groundwork for how to communicate with and support their child as they navigate puberty and the many changes this time brings. Community resources, books and websites are all provided.
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December 2018
“Thank you for coming to teach our class. I feel like I learned a lot and that what I’m going through is normal. Thanks for making our class feel comfortable and teaching us important stuff for the future.”
Anonymous note from an 8th grade student at the end of the course
Sign Up For a Program
Please email me directly to set up classes or to schedule a nutrition & lifestyle counseling session. Classes run concurrently with the school year schedules (end of August-December, mid January-June) simcha.mendlle@yahoo.com
Anonymous question section
Honest Answers to What They Really Want to Know
In this section I answer the anonymous questions I receive from students in my classes
Make a Donation
Some families and schools do not have adequate funds to provide health education to their students. You can donate here to support classes and access to reproductive health. thank you!