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  • SOS Signs of Suicide for K-12 School Staff

    SOS for K-12 School Staff is a suicide prevention training that gives every adult in your school the skills to identify and support students at risk.

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One-Hour Training for School Faculty & Staff

SOS for K-12 School Staff is an evidence‑based, one‑hour online suicide prevention training for adults in elementary, middle, and high school settings.

Through video and interactive learning, staff learn to support students at risk using the ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework while also caring for themselves and their colleagues.

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Professional Development Learnings

Participants gain skills to recognize suicide warning signs across age groups, engage in compassionate conversations, and keep students safe while connecting them to trained personnel.

The training features first‑hand stories from teens and school employees illustrating how mental health affects schoolwork, attendance, and behaviors – and how supportive school environments can reduce suicide risk.

 

Why Schools Choose SOS for K-12 School Staff

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Evidence-Based

After the training, 93% feel more prepared to recognize signs of suicide. Scroll down to read the research.

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State Mandates

Satisfies many state-level requirements for suicide prevention training programs.

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One Hour, Online Training

Easily accommodates annual professional development training for school staff.

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Weekly Reports

Administrators receive weekly training completion reports; staff receive certificates of completion.

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$500 Annual License

Annual licenses for the K-12 School Staff program are $500 per school building, per year.

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Trusted by Thousands

SOS Signs of Suicide is trusted by thousands of schools across the country every school year.

How to Purchase

Annual SOS for K-12 School Staff licenses cost $500 per school building, per year. To purchase, please visit our online shop.  

If cost or capacity is a barrier, we work with a nationwide network of community organizations that deliver SOS for K-12 School Staff to schools across the country. Additionally, if you’re applying for an external grant to fund SOS for K-12 School Staff, our grant application toolkit includes everything you need to complete your application.

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"I thought the training was excellent. It made me feel more confident in helping students who are struggling.

I felt that the videos gave me insight into what students may be thinking. I also found the interaction within the training very useful."

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The Evidence Behind SOS for K-12 School Staff

Multiple studies have shown that SOS for K-12 School Staff increased participants’ preparedness, confidence, and knowledge to identify, engage, and refer students at risk of suicide, and belief that they can help students feel safe and supported in school. 

  • “Acceptability and Feasibility of a Brief Online Suicide Prevention Training for School Staff” | Read  
  • “SOS for School Staff Suicide Prevention Program: Perspectives of School Staff” | Read  

Explore More SOS Programs

We offer suicide prevention education for students from middle school through college – and to the adults who support them. Learn more about our K-12 and higher education programs below.  

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