Sources of Strength is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention program that uses the power of peer social networks to create healthy norms and culture. Together, these networks build connections and prevent suicide, violence, bullying, and substance misuse.
The mission of Sources of Strength is "to prevent adverse outcomes by increasing well-being, help-seeking, resiliency, healthy coping, and belonging." SCOPE has offered Sources of Strength since 2024 and has worked with more than 122 elementary students.
Like Sources of Strength, SCOPE focuses on strengths, not deficits. The community of Socorro and its people are strong. Our strength is from our community's individuals, families, organizations, and partnerships.
Together, we grow better.
Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that lead to substance use and other risky behaviors. SCOPE has delivered LST since 2021 to more than __ Middle School students in Socorro County.
According to National Health Promotions Associates (2023), Botvin LifeSkills Training "help adolescents and young teens with the confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations" (para. 2).
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