Elyssas Mission
Address
900 Skokie Blvd., Suite 110 Ridgebrook Bldg., Northbrook, IL 60026
Categories:
Advocacy, Education, Health & Wellness, Mental Health Services, Youth
Offers Opportunities Good For:
Adults, Children Under 16, Seniors
About Elyssas Mission
Elyssa’s Mission® funds and implements the evidence-based SOS Signs of Suicide® program in approximately 50 middle and high schools in Illinois. The SOS program teaches students to recognize potentially suicidal behavior and how to ACT®.
Elyssa’s Mission® funds and implements the evidence-based SOS Signs of Suicide® program in approximately 50 middle and high schools in Illinois through our partnership with Screening for Mental Health®, a Massachusetts-based organization that pioneered the concept of large-scale mental health screening and education programs (to learn more visit www.mentalhealthscreening.org).
The SOS program teaches students to recognize potentially suicidal behavior and how to ACT®:
Acknowledge the signs of suicideCare – Let your friend know you care about him or herTell a trusted adult
Using a DVD and accompanying discussion guide as interactive teaching tools, the SOS program informs teens that depression is a treatable illness, and empowers them to seek help from a trusted adult if they are concerned about themselves or a friend. As a crucial next step, students complete the program’s life-saving screening tool that enables school staff to identify at-risk students and link them to services. We assist with all components of the SOS program including planning, teaching and training for staff and parents. Elyssa’s Mission® is committed to growing its partnerships with schools and their communities to reach our common goal of providing suicide prevention education to our students, staff and parents.
Current Opportunities at Elyssas Mission
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