Sources of Strength
Sources of Strength Secondary is a best practice youth suicide prevention project designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, bullying, and substance abuse. The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent suicide by increasing help seeking behaviors and promoting connections between peers and caring adults.
- Intended audience: 7th to 12th graders
- Duration: 5 one-hour sessions
- Cost: No Charge to you or your school
More information can be found here:
https://sourcesofstrength.org/secondary/ and https://sourcesofstrength.org/……/Sources-Secondary-Program-Overview-Brochure.pdf
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Gatekeepers
Gatekeeper training is one of the most widely used suicide prevention strategies. The Gatekeeper training we deploy involves training youth to be able to identify people experiencing suicidality and refer them to appropriate services.
- Intended audience: 7th to 12th graders
- Duration: 5 one-hour sessions
- Cost: No Charge to you or your school
- More information on the benefits of Gatekeeper Training can be found here:
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Are you interested in bringing these courses to your students? Please submit a Youth Services interest form through the link below: