Sources of Strength
Pioneer Middle School Sources of Strength leaders plan suicide prevention campaign
This week 49 Pioneer Middle School students participated in Sources of Strength Peer Leader Training at SEATech. The training included four adult advisors and five Sources of Strength Leaders from Walla Walla High School. Pioneer Middle School Sources of Strength is planning a suicide prevention campaign called "getting the word out" to help all Pioneer MS students and staff know what Sources of Strength is and why it is important to the school and community. Students will plan activities during lunch and advisory periods.
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 wellbeing, help-seeking, resiliency, healthy coping, and belonging. Website: https://sourcesofstrength.org/