Programs
that teach students how to recognize and respond to signs of depression and suicide in themselves or a friend.
The SOS High School Program is the only school-based suicide prevention program to:
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SOS reduces self-reported suicide attempts
by 40% in a randomized controlled study. (American Journal of Public Health,
March 2004)
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Be selected by SAMHSA for its National Registry
of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
“SOS
empowers students by helping them to understand the connection between mental illness and suicide. SOS teaches teens the Signs
of Suicide and prescribes action steps they can take for a mental health emergency.”Alan E. Holmlund, MA Department of Public Health Suicide Prevention Program Director
The
SOS Signs of Suicide® Program
SOS
suicide prevention and depression screening programs are designed for middle and high school students. The programs are nationally
recognized, easily implemented and cost effective.
SOS Programs teach students how to identify the symptoms
of depression and suicide in themselves or their friends
and encourages help-seeking through use of the ACT technique (Acknowledge, Care, Tell).
SOS
High School Kit. . .
Includes materials for 300 students and their parents
Ø Implementation Guide: Step-by-step instructions including training materials,
educational resources, lesson plans, and templates
Ø Educational
DVD and Discussion Guide: The Friends for Life: Preventing Teen Suicide DVD describes the signs and symptoms of depression
and suicide
Ø Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression (BSAD):
A seven question screening tool for depression.
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Staff Materials: Training guide and video explain how to
implement the program
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Self-injury Packet: Educational materials for
parents and staff
Ø Postvention Guidelines
Ø Additional
Resources: Customizable wallet cards and posters with ACT message
SOS Booster Kit . . .
Includes materials for 300 graduating high school seniors
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Implementation Guide: Step-by-step
instructions and options for program implementation
Ø Educational
Video and Discussion Guide: Helps to prepare seniors for mental health situations that
may arise after graduation
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Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression (BSAD): A brief seven
question screening tool for depression
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Parent Resources: Strategies to help parents
communicate with their children about mental health issues that may arise when they are away from home
Ø Educational Handouts for students and parents
SOS
Middle School Kit. . .
Includes materials for 300 students and their parents
Ø Implementation Guide: Step-by-step instructions including training materials,
educational resources, lesson plans, classroom games and templates
Ø Educational
DVD and Discussion Guide: SOS: Get into the Act! describes the signs and symptoms of depression,
suicide and self-injury
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Self-injury Packet: Educational materials for parents and
staff
Ø Additional Resources: Customizable wallet cards, posters
with the ACT message, ACT stickers, student newsletters and parent newsletters
Ø Electronic versions of program materials
SOS Downloadable Renewal
Kit . . .
For previously registered sites only -Access to downloadable materials from our website
Ø Educational
handouts
Ø Middle and high school versions available
Ø Additional Resources: PowerPoint training
presentations and staff materials
For more information about obtaining a FREE middle or high school kit for your
school, contact:
Karen
E. Napier
Mental Health Project Specialist
Kentucky Child Now
502-227-7722
karennapier@kychildnow.org
www.kychildnow.org
Or
Jan Ulrich
Youth Suicide Prevention Marketing Specialist
Kentucky Department for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities
and Addiction Services.
(502) 564-4456 jan.ulrich@ky.gov www.kentuckysuicideprevention.org
