Provide at least one hour of annual, evidence-based suicide prevention education for students in grades 6-12.
Use programs that teach students to recognize warning signs, seek help for themselves or peers, and report concerns.
Ensure all certified school personnel receive annual suicide prevention training through professional development.
SOS for Students offers evidence-based suicide prevention programs for both middle and high school classrooms. The programs use the ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework to teach students how to recognize signs of depression and suicide risk, and how to seek help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend.
Has been shown to reduce suicide attempts by 64%
Deliver in a single class period, no training required
Refresher lessons for each grade
Online portal with supporting resources
$500 per school building (annual license)
SOS Signs of Suicide for K–12 School Staff is an evidence‑based, one‑hour online suicide prevention training for adults in elementary, middle, and high school settings. The training teaches staff to support students at risk using the ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework while also caring for themselves and their colleagues.
93% feel more prepared to recognize the signs of suicide after completing
Format easily accommodates professional development
Administrators receive weekly training completion reports; staff receive certificates of completion
$500 per school building (annual license)
“Great program and training for raising awareness and normalizing the conversation of difficult topics for all stakeholders. Great job!”
Baltimore County Public Schools
“Everything provided in this course is immediately useful for all students, teachers and parents.”
Jeffco Public Schools
"SOS has been shown to reduce suicidal ideation in middle school students and suicide attempts in high school students.
If your administrators do not know where to begin, suggest SOS."
American Association of Suicidology
"Out of all the money you can spend on curriculum and other things, this is a drop in the bucket when it comes to saving a life. SOS truly helps save lives."
Montgomery County School District
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