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Middle School Program

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$300.00
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$495.00

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Designed for students in grades 6-8, SOS Signs of Suicide for middle school teaches students how to identify the signs of depression and suicide in themselves and their peers. Through a video, guided discussion, and brief screening for depression, students are encouraged to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) when worried about themselves or a friend. SOS's evidence-based student training takes just one class period. The program also includes training materials for faculty and school staff as well as in-person and online educational materials for parents.

SOS is an all-digital program. Receive access to all materials within a few days of purchase. License must be renewed annually.

If your school is struggling to cover the cost, click here for scholarship opportunities.

SOS Middle School Program Trailer

Product Details:

Deliver SOS to students in as little as one class period. First, students view a twenty-minute video combining dramatizations demonstrating the steps to help a friend ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell), a roundtable discussion around mental health and wellness, and expert advice for dealing with difficult issues. After the classroom facilitator guides the students in a discussion of the video, students complete a brief, validated screening for signs of depression and suicide, and are given the opportunity to reach out via a student response slip.

SOS contains resources for training faculty and school staff on how to recognize when a student is in crisis and how to respond, as well as in-person and online resources for educating parents about youth suicide prevention.

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Key Features

Setup Assistance

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A simple quick-start guide and comprehensive planning materials

Engaging Materials

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Brand-new educational video and discussion guide for students

Lifesaving Tools

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Tools to identify students in need: adolescent depression screening and response slips

Faculty Training

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Training video and associated materials for faculty and staff

Refresher Materials

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Additional short videos and lesson plans to use with students year after year

Parent Education

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Both in-person and online resources for parent outreach and education

After Delivering SOS to Students, Schools Reported:

  • 97 %
    believed students learned to identify signs of depression and suicide
  • 95 %
    felt there was reduced mental health stigma among students
  • 90 %
    saw an increase in students seeking help for themselves or a friend
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Flexible

Brief student training and flexible additional content allows you to adapt the program to best fit your school or community.

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Evidence-Based

Independent research shows that students who participate in SOS report 40-64% fewer suicide attempts.

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Self-Contained

Review materials and deliver in your classroom without additional training or certification.

SOS Train-the-Trainer

While additional training is not required, half-day SOS Train-the-Trainer workshops are available for schools and organizations nationally. Learn more about bringing SOS Train-the-Trainer to your school district or community.

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