Sources of Strength is a universal suicide prevention program designed to build socioeconomic protective influences around youth and reduce the likelihood that vulnerable youth and young adults will become suicidal. This program supports student wellbeing, strengthens youth-adult connections, enhances positive student coping behaviors, reduces the risk of suicide and violence, reduces bullying behavior, and increases school belonging and resilience. Thanks …
Sycamore Schools Promote Staff Wellness with #28DaysofAVES
1N5 is partnering with Sycamore Community Schools on a staff wellness initiative, #28DaysofAVES. For 28 days, staff members are challenged to complete wellness activities in the following eight categories: mental health, physical health, mentors, generosity, healthy activities, family support, spirituality, and positive friends. 1N5 provided coffee mugs, stress balls, self-care brochures, and other goodies for “swag bags” to incentivize staff …
Sycamore Schools Educator Wellness Initiative
1N5 is currently working with Sycamore Community Schools to promote a Staff Wellness Challenge. Starting on February 1st and continuing through March 12th, educators will be challenged to complete wellness activities in the following eight categories: mental health, physical health, mentors, generosity, healthy activities, family support, spirituality, and positive friends. Check back to see how the Staff Wellness Challenge goes!
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, …
1N5 Holds Mindfulness Trainings for Local Teachers
This week, 1N5 held five mindfulness training sessions for local teachers. On Monday, October 19th, 1N5 provided two training sessions for Kings School District’s professional development day. The following day, Tuesday, October 20th, 1N5 held an open mindfulness session for any and all teachers or school staff. On Friday, October 23rd, 1N5 provided two training sessions for Fayetteville Perry Schools. …