1N5 Attends Train the Trainer Series

This week, 1N5 took part in a four-day Ohio Sources of Strength Train the Trainer series. Sources of Strength is a universal suicide prevention program designed to build socioecological protective influences around youth and reduce the likelihood that vulnerable youth and young adults will become suicidal. 1N5 works with schools in Ohio and Northern Kentucky to implement this program in a …

Checking in on Others

This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with a new episode of her #DearCaroline vlog. She talked about the importance of helping your friends and being there when they need support. Follow along for support resources for you and your friends, signs to look for, and how to check-in. Sometimes, just reaching out and offering your love and support …

1N5 Hosts Mental Health 101 for Sycamore High School

This week, 1N5 held a zoom education session with a group from Sycamore High School’s Synnovation lab. The topic of education was Mental Health 101. We reviewed the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses as well as the concepts of mental illness and mental wellness. Following the interactive session with the students was a brief Q&A session. The students were …

1N5 Climate Surveys in Local Schools

1N5 understands that each of the 82 schools we work with has a unique culture. Knowing that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health & wellness needs, 1N5 offers partnering schools a climate survey to assess the specific needs of their school. 1N5’s climate survey is unique because it collects information from students, teachers, and parents about awareness, …

Happy Thanksgiving Week

This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with a new episode of her #DearCaroline vlog on gratitude and accepting where we are. Even though this holiday might look different than it used to, Caroline reminds us that we can still find beauty in it no matter how negative it may seem. Follow along to see what she has to …

Todd Provenzano Provides Trauma Coping Skills to Educators

On Monday, November 16th, Todd Provenzano, LPCC-S from St. Aloysius spoke to educators about coping skills for managing stress and anxiety using a trauma-informed lens. There is an increased level of anxiety for many individuals right now. This is especially true for educators who are moving between in-person and online teaching. Many teachers have concerns for their students’ safety and …

Pete Mesrin Hosts Quarantine Self-Care for Students Instagram Live

On Wednesday, November 18th, Pete Mesrin,  LPCC-S, of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Adapting for Life program talked to students about Quarantine Self-Care. During this webinar, Pete introduced and discussed various self-care strategies. “Self-care has never been more important,” says University of Cincinnati freshman, Diya Joshi. “COVID-19 has disrupted youths’ school and social lives, leaving many feeling isolated from their …

1N5 Holds Sources of Strength Training at Lakota Plains Junior School

On Friday, November 6, 1N5 facilitated the Sources of Strength training at Lakota Plains Junior School for 13 students who were selected to be peer leaders. We were able to practice physically distancing and hold in-person training! Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in life. The peer leader’s mission is to be connectors to Help …

1N5 Conducts Sources of Strength at Woodland Middle School

On Friday, October 30, 1N5 facilitated the virtual Sources of Strength training at Woodland Middle School for the student peer leaders. 18 students were selected to be peer leaders and attended a 4-hour training. Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in life. The peer leader’s mission …