Today’s students carry more than just books in their backpacks.
Many students are also carrying the weight of trauma, mental health concerns, substance use, and suicidal thoughts.
Schools play an important part in recognizing and lightening the load for students.
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STARS: Suicide Prevention Training and Readiness for Schools
ND THRIVES and sister grant ND HOPES are happy to announce the full launch of their STARS (Suicide Prevention Training and Education Readiness for Schools) program FREE for all schools in North Dakota! STARS offers three separate modules. Each school/district has the option to choose which modules are right for their needs:
- Half-Day Leadership Workshop
- 1-2 Hour All-Staff Training
- 3-4 Hour Clinical Workshop
Priority for Fall 2026 will be given to ND THRIVES’ targeted populations and geographic areas:
- Rural and frontier school districts in Northeast North Dakota
- School districts within the five federally-recognized Tribal lands in North Dakota
However, all ND school districts are encouraged to apply. Interested districts are encouraged to email Sarah Kemp Tabbut.
See which STARS training(s) could work for your District!
Sources of Strength is a radically strength-based, upstream suicide prevention program. SoS is implemented in schools, and uses a combination of Adult Advisors and Peer Leaders to improve school beliefs around suicide.
Sources of Strength provides a great opportunity to help teachers and staff see their role as connectors for students who may be struggling, in emotional distress, or be suicidal.
ND THRIVES provision of Sources of Strength training is dependent on grant funding and staff availability. Please be in contact with Sarah Kemp Tabbut for more information.
QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer
QPR training teaches people how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. By having the proper tools to help someone in crisis, you could save a life. Anyone can be trained in QPR.
Participants will learn how to recognize and respond positively to suicide warning signs and behaviors.
Contact with Sarah Kemp Tabbut for more information.
Strengthening Your School’s Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing
Not sure where to start with suicide prevention education in your school? Strengthening Your School’s Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing is a great place to start. Click the image to the right for an overview on how our training offerings can uplift your school!
More training opportunities provided by ND THRIVES listed here.