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Sources of Strength a Groundbreaking and Innovative Approach Suicide Prevention At Sources of Strength, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Our mission is to prevent suicide, bullying, and substance misuse by fostering strength, resilience, and hope. A new study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine reinforces …
Last week, Sources of Strength COO Jarrod Hindman joined leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C. for the Upstream Suicide Prevention Working Group, a national effort convened by the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. This in-person summit brought together policy experts, health advocates, and nonprofit leaders for a full day of collaboration and …
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At the recent Thriving Schools Summit hosted by Kaiser Permanente, attendees gathered to explore ways to improve health and wellness in school communities. On a powerful panel titled Fight, Flight, or Flourish: Mitigating Fear for Better Health, two peer leaders from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) joined Assistant Principal Samantha Tolan to share the story …
This month, Sources of Strength had the honor of leading three powerful sessions at the American Association of Suicidology Conference in Columbus, Ohio, where thought leaders, practitioners, and researchers gathered to advance suicide prevention efforts nationwide. We kicked off with a 4-hour Workplace Wellness Training that participants called “the best session they had attended.”The session …
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Sources of Strength, the lessons, the wheel and the community built around it has impacted my life in numerous ways. The main area of my life where I have seen the most change is in my willingness to be vulnerable. With the time I have spent in the Sources of Strength group I have come …
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To promote our mentors, my school began a monthly campaign where our members nominate a trained teacher as a positive mentor in their lives. Our Sources of Strength program has also focused on promoting one aspect of the wheel each month. With August being our first month of school, we started the year by focusing …
Sources of Strength was implemented in my school in 2021. It started small, with around 30 kids involved, and we have grown to train over 100 peer leaders every year. In my school, SOS has worked hard to implement itself into our daily curriculum within our school. SOS plans many activities in our school, such …
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Strength in Connection: Adapting Sources of Strength for Predominantly Pacific Islander Communities A powerful study has provided compelling evidence of the effectiveness of Sources of Strength in promoting student well-being and resilience. This research, funded by the National Institute of Health, highlights not only the program’s success but also the importance of adapting it to …
As national trainers with Sources of Strength, we are gifted with the opportunity to travel across Canada, stepping into schools and communities to witness the extraordinary resilience of young people. These experiences offer us profound insights into the vast spectrum of challenges and triumphs that shape their lives. Resilience in the Face of Adversity On …
Sources of Strength has a deep evidence base in suicide prevention, but its impact goes far beyond that. Schools across the country use Sources of Strength to promote well-being in many ways, including preventing substance misuse like vaping. By empowering students, fostering resilience, and encouraging positive peer influence, the program offers a proactive approach to …
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