What is Sources of Strength?

At the middle and high school level, Sources of Strength employs a radically strength-based approach to harness the power of peer social networks to support mental health, emotional regulation, proactive prevention of bullying, and suicide prevention. The program focuses on developing and enhancing youth protective factors using a model that utilizes diversely influential students. These students become Peer Leaders who are empowered to leverage their social influence as an agent of change in our school, using the power of their social networks to spread messages of hope, help, and strength. They work closely with trusted Adult Advisors, attending training and regularly scheduled meetings to develop and push out strategic messaging to the student body. Using an active learning model, the campaign messaging explores the eight protective factors, depicted in the Sources of Strength wheel, to develop resilient individuals and communities.

Sources of Strength at Windsor Charter Academy is run by amazing student leaders who use their social connections to break the silence and connect those who are struggling! SOS meets twice a month to plan events and programming for the school. If you are able to make a donation to support this program, we would appreciate it!

Please contact Ms. Seneca if you would like to make a donation to SOS, have any questions about this program, or have any concerns regarding your students’ mental well being that you would like to discuss.

Student Support

Ms. Seneca is available to meet with students and parents to discuss social and emotional well-being and provide resources and support. If you would like to set up a meeting, or need other resource recommendations, please reach out to Ms. Seneca, our high school counselor.