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.
Connect with Us!
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 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
Ontario HS (Adult Advisor Virtual Booster) - April 19th
Myrtle Point Jr/Sr (Peer Leader) - April 25th
Pacific Jr/Sr (Peer Leader) - April 26th
St. Andrews Nativity School (Peer Leader) - May 1
Job Corps Springdale Campus (Peer Leader) - May 9th
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.