Rather than focusing solely on risk factors, Sources of Strength strengthens multiple protective factors, ensuring individuals have resources to rely on during difficult times.

Sources of Strength has also had success in universities, LGBTQIA+ organizations, cultural community centers, faith-based groups, detention centers, the military, and more.

The eight protective factors shown in the “Wheel of Strength” (pictured) are the foundation of the Sources of Strength program. Research has shown that these protective factors can greatly …

Sources of Strength is a best practice youth suicide prevention project designed to harness the power of peer social networks to change unhealthy norms and culture, ultimately preventing …

The mission of Sources of Strength is to prevent suicide by increasing help seeking behaviors and promoting connections between peers and caring adults. Sources of Strength moves beyond...

Jan 26, 2020 · What is Sources of Strength? Sources of Strength is an evidence-based mental wellness program proven to positively change school culture. It uses an upstream approach to …

Sources of Strength is a youth mental health and suicide prevention program, designed to use the power of social networks to create healthy norms and culture for our children.

In 1998, Mark left his job at the Police Youth Bureau to begin what would become Sources of Strength with the vision to move further upstream in prevention efforts. Sources of Strength is …

What is Sources of Strength? Sources of Strength is a peer leadership program where peer leaders and adult advisors are trained to design and share Hope, Help, and Strength-based …

By reinforcing multiple sources of support, also known as protective factors, this model helps young people build resilience, ensuring they have strengths to lean on during difficult times.