Sources of Strength is a best practice youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention program designed to harness the power of peer social networks to create healthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing suicide, violence, bullying and substance misuse. The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent adverse outcomes by increasing well-being, help-seeking, resiliency, healthy coping, and belonging. Sources of Strength moves beyond a singular focus on risk factors by utilizing an upstream approach for youth suicide prevention. The upstream model strengthens multiple sources of support, or protective factors, for young people so that when times get hard, they have strengths to rely on.
Through engaging activities, discussions, and teamwork, our student led groups will champion mental health awareness and spread positivity throughout our school community.
Sources of Strength empowers our young leaders to be a guiding light for their peers, providing HOPE and STRENGTH during challenging times. Together, we'll create a culture of support and understanding.
For more information contact: Tracy Vivo; Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator at t.vivo@lowellvilleschool.org or at 330.536.8426 Ext.612
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