The Peer Helper Program was administered by Substance Prevention, Abuse Rehabilitation, and Knowledge (SPARK). Since its beginning in 1971, SPARK has addressed issues such as drug use, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, sexual abuse and other forms of violence. The Peer Helper Program was designed to train students in the skills required to assist peers who were identified as "high risk." The findings in this report are based on information obtained from program materials and interviews conducted at the participating schools during the 1993-94 school year. The role of the peer helper student is not that of a counselor, but an advocate for school-based services provided by the program. Students take part in a broad range of activities which include conflict mediation, regular classroom presentations, "rap" groups, tutoring, new student orientation, and community service. Peer helpers are taught a one-year curriculum in a class that meets for one period a day, five days a week. Participants' perceptions of the program were generally positive: both program staff and peer helpers reported that participating students gained knowledge and skills; and students who sought program services reported being helped. For the most part, however, it appeared that the peer helpers benefited the most, a finding that is consistent with other studies on peer helping. A majority of students seeking help were not primarily concerned with "high profile" issues, but with more ordinary life situations such as after-school jobs and families. Recommendations concerning the future of the program are also included. (BF)