HOPE • HELP • STRENGTH
Prevention that Starts with Strength
Sources of Strength is an evidence-based program that helps schools and communities build hope, help-seeking, and belonging. Instead of focusing only on risk, we grow the protective factors people can lean on when life gets hard. From K-5 classrooms to high schools and community settings, we train peer leaders and adults to spread strength together.
What our partners are saying
"We have seen a dramatic decrease in suicidal ideation and a notable increase in students seeking help. We have also seen more acceptance of mental health struggles and more students keeping an eye on other students to make sure they are okay."
-Coordinator from a High School in CO
"We are a stronger better school and community because of Sources. We are the longest running secondary Sources program in the State of Wyoming. We are proud to be connecting staff, students, and community members in an effort to make Sheridan a stronger, healthier, happier community."
AA & Coordinator from a High School in WY
“Students have embodied the message! There are positive, hopeful, and helpful ways to navigate the challenges life presents to all of us, no matter our age! The student's enthusiasm is incredible. What an honor to be part of this powerful program."
-Secondary & Elementary Coordinator from a Community School in ME
Who We Are
Sources of Strength is a best practice, strength-based, upstream suicide prevention and mental health promotion program that has shown effectiveness in both preventative upstream and intervention outcomes. Sources offers exceptional training for both youth and adults in secondary schools and community-based settings and has moved even further upstream with an elementary model featuring a fully stratified K-5 curriculum. Sources of Strength takes a strength-based, upstream approach to preventing negative outcomes while promoting well-being, help-seeking, resilience, healthy coping, and a sense of belonging.
Rather than focusing solely on risk factors, Sources of Strength strengthens multiple protective factors, ensuring individuals have resources to rely on during difficult times. We wholeheartedly believe in the HOPE, HELP, and STRENGTH each individual can cultivate in themselves and others. By moving upstream in the prevention cycle, Sources of Strength fosters health and wellness, empowering both students and adults to build communities of belonging and connection.
With a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, Sources of Strength has programming to meet the unique needs and context of each community we serve, creating the foundation to empower a well world.
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We Are Here For You
We would love to help you get the ball rolling. Whether you want to learn more, receive a quote, or are ready to launch the program in your community; just fill out this questionnaire and a team member will get in contact with you and walk you through the next steps for your context.
Evidence-based Results
Sources of Strength is a best practice evidence-based program. We are committed to ongoing evaluation and rigorous research to ensure all Sources programming is effective and impactful.
In The Media
Sources of Strength CEO, Scott LoMurray named to the 2025 TIME100 Most Influential People in Health.
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"This emphasis on strengths is what Sources of Strength is all about: promoting positive behaviors in teens. The curriculum is rooted in eight "strengths" – factors that research has shown are protective against suicide risk."
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"The Wall of Trust was created as part of the Sources of Strength program, a nationally-recognized best practice in suicide prevention. The program was developed by a North Dakota man named Mark LoMurray, and has broken into the best practice ranks by demonstrating that it works."
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Study shows ‘rare bright spot’ for suicide prevention using Colorado-based strategy.
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"Seventy percent of teens believe anxiety and depression are major issues among people their age. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones reports on a high school in Westminster, Maryland, where some students are determined to make a difference."
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"Sources of Strength is a comprehensive approach that influences the whole student population – one of several prevention strategies available to schools through dozens of research-based programs."
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