- Vickery Creek Middle
- Sources of Strength
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Sources of Strength is an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program that leverages peer social networks to create a supportive environment, aiming to prevent suicide, bullying, and substance abuse. The program emphasizes an "upstream approach," focusing on strengthening protective factors and spreading messages of Hope, Help, and Strength through peer leaders and adult advisors. This method seeks to foster resilience and help-seeking behaviors among young individuals.
Key Components of Sources of Strength:
- Peer Leaders and Adult Advisors:
- Peer Leaders: Selected influential students trained to lead and disseminate positive messages and behaviors.
- Adult Advisors: Staff members trained to support Peer Leaders and facilitate the program.
- Campaigns and Activities:
- The program implements various schoolwide campaigns such as "Getting the Word Out," "Trusted Adults," and "Positive Friends."
- Activities are designed to promote key messages and foster a positive school culture.
- Social Network Theory:
- Utilizes this theory to select influential student leaders to maximize the reach and impact of positive messages.
- Sources of Strength Wheel:
- The program teaches students to rely on eight sources of strength:
- Family Support
- Positive Friends
- Mentors
- Healthy Activities
- Generosity
- Spirituality
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
Mission:
The mission is to create a wellness-focused world by promoting help-seeking behaviors and strengthening connections between peers and caring adults, ultimately leading to a lasting positive impact on the school community.
You can visit their official website at Sources of Strength for more detailed information. If you have any specific inquiries, contacting a school counselor is recommended.
Students interested in participating should contact the counselor for their grade level.