Counselors work through the EPF classes to present the Senior SOS lesson. The lesson refreshes students about the importance of acknowledging and caring and also helps soon-to-be graduates consider how to access treatment. Mindwise, the vendor WCPSS uses for the Signs of Suicide program, offers these tips on the 3 R-s of Self-Care and Recognizing Differences Between Adult and Teen Depression.

SOS (Signs of Suicide) is a research evidence-based suicide prevention program geared for middle and high school students. The main message of the program in 7th and 9th grade is to ACT: Acknowledge, Care and Tell

• Acknowledge that you are seeing signs of suicide in friends and that it is serious.

• Care: Let friends know that you are worried about them and that you are concerned that they need help you cannot provide.

• Tell a responsible adult, whether with your friend or on your friend's behalf. 

Counselors lead discussion of the curriculum in Healthful Living classes.

Parents can learn more abour the program here.