What is Sources of Strength?
A best practice suicide prevention project that moves beyond singular risk factors to focus on multiple sources of support (strengths). It increases help seeking behaviors and promotes connections to peers and caring adults.
Attend an Information Session to learn more about Sources of Strength, implementation in Oregon, upcoming trainings, funding opportunities and events.
Visit www.sourcesofstrength.org for more information about Sources of Strength .
The Matchstick team presents an overview of the foundation and philosophy of Sources of Strength; highlights key features of the Elementary Curriculum and Secondary Model; and discusses the human and financial resources available. Recorded on November 15th, 2023.
Creating Communities of Strength Across Oregon
Our mission is to help any school, Tribal Nation or youth-serving organization build and practice a community of strength. Sources of Strength programming is available in a K-6 universal classroom curriculum or MS/HS peer led training model. For more information on implementation or to talk about bringing Sources of Strength to your community, please email Liz Thorne at liz@matchstickpdx.com.
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Interested in learning more about Sources and other Youth Suicide Prevention Programming available at low to no cost in the state of Oregon? CLICK HERE
Sources of Strength Info Sessions
Join Matchstick Consulting for an overview of Sources of Strength (elementary and secondary), including human and financial supports to bring Sources to any school or community in Oregon.
To register, click the date of the Info Session you’d like to attend:
Sources of Strength Equity Collaborative 2024 - 2025
One of the primary missions of Sources of Strength is to create a culture of belonging in schools and communities. In order to create belonging, it is critical to directly confront the ways in which racism and white supremacy operate in our schools and spaces.
Who: Any Sources of Strength Adult Advisor, Local Trainer, Elementary Coach or Elementary Instructor.
When & Where: Launch: January 2025: 15th (9-4) 16th (9-4) and 17th (9-1) location TBD (may be virtual)
Monthly virtual follow ups: Feb 6th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th (all 8:30-12:30)
Program tuition is paid for by the Oregon Health Authority. For questions contact: Liz Thorne, Director liz@matchstickpdx.com
Sources Evaluation Lunch & Learn
Remember those post training surveys and end of year reflection surveys? We have shared our findings from our Elementary and Secondary evaluation activities done in partnership with the University of Oregon Suicide Prevention lab over the last couple of years. We shared what is working, lessons learned, and hear how these findings resonate with you all. Please reach out if you are curious about learning more!
Upcoming Events
*All events are in Pacific Standard Time*
Upcoming Trainings
Monday, October 7th - Hood River Valley High School Virtual AA
Wednesday, October 9th - Eagle Cap HS & Baker Virtual AA
Thursday, October 10th 9:00am - 3:00pm Talent Middle School AA
Friday, October 11th 9:00am -3:00pmBridges High School AA
Thursday, October 17th 9:30am - 2:30pmScenic Middle School PL
Monday, October 21st 9:00am - 3:00pm Baker Middle School PL
The following are confirmed trainings and do not reflect training dates that are pending. Each training is meant for that school or organization’s Adult Advisors and Peer Leaders to attend. If you are interested in having a training held at your school or organization, please reach out to amanda@matchstickpdx.com to get started.