Signs of Suicide
This year, Bozeman Public Schools is using the SOS curriculum in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades.
If you are curious about learning more about SOS, contact your child's school.
Things Bozeman School District Parents should know...
Bozeman School District joins districts across the country to use SOS Signs of Suicide to educate middle and high school students about suicide prevention and identify students in need. SOS has shown a reduction in self-reported suicide attempts by 40-64% in randomized controlled studies.
Through the program, students learn:
that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
who they can turn to at school for help, if they need it
Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a response slip which asks whether they would like to talk to an adult about any concerns. School staff will conduct brief meetings with any student asking to talk.
We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn.
Helping Your Child Save a Life
(30 minute training for parents)
Signs of Suicide teaches students to Acknowledge, Care, Tell (ACT) when they see signs of suicide in themselves or others. Parents can also follow the steps and ACT to prevent suicide.
Click here to learn more about suicide prevention and local resources.