EDUCATOR APPROVED, YOUTH SUICIDE
PREVENTION INITIATIVE
WHO IS TAKING ACTION AND HOW CAN I HELP?
School districts across Texas are taking notice and taking action with S.T.O.P. school assemblies, video presentations and mental health professional networking abilities.
Join us at the TASA MIDWINTER CONFERENCE
Sunday, January 28, through Wednesday, January 31.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR PARTNERING WITH S.T.O.P.
S.T.O.P. ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies include free S.T.O.P. bracelets with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number on it to every student and S.T.O.P. T-shirt giveaways to participants in the assembly as well as a special speaker who is fun and interactive and can connect with the youth and relay the message of ‘hope’ and ‘you are not alone.’
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) 3 YEAR CERTIFICATION
We work directly with the teachers on campus and provide a course training in Youth Mental Health First Aid with a 3-year certification to create an environment of educators that are better prepared to serve the mental health needs of the students, recognize symptoms of suicidal ideations, and properly intervene at their campus. Includes Emotional Backpack (EMP) training modules.
S.T.O.P. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Training for support classes that focus on reaching high at-risk students, campus by campus, in an safe environment, including open discussion with a special speaker who is a pro athlete or performer. S.T.O.P. provided speakers are gifted at breaking through mental barriers to help students understand that it is okay to ask for help and who to go to.
CUSTOM COMMUNITY OUTREACH
S.T.O.P. will work with your school district to customize a fun, energy packed community wide event or meeting and use that platform to educate parents on the risks and symptoms of suicide and where to get help.
WHAT WE THINK ABOUT S.T.O.P. …
- Diamond
“In my darkest time of life, I remembered the message of S.T.O.P, That we are never alone.”
- Clarissa
- Chad
“S.T.O.P. means so much to me as a suicide survivor. I am thankful for all the school outreach S.T.O.P. does. Helping students who are struggling and showing them they care and want to help. For so many people that’s all it takes to get the person the help they need before they go too far.”
Mrs. Brenda George, co-founder of S.T.O.P. (Stop.Talk.Overcome.Pain.), is interviewed by Principal William Jeffery of West Columbia High School after a recent S.T.O.P. assembly made a huge impact at his school.
“Coach Jeffery” is an award-winning digital learning educator and principal at Columbia High School in Texas. His tech pedagogy continues to drive him to curate educational content on Flipboard that highlights teaching strategies, edtech, and ways to improve student success. He hosts the “Flipboard EDU Podcast” as yet another way to share resources with peers.
DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS?
S.T.O.P. Can Help!
The statistics say that there are teenagers in your own community that are, right this very moment, considering taking their own life. Do you know the risk factors and the symptoms of an imminent suicide? S.T.O.P. is determined to educate as many people as possible to slow down and eventually erradicate the rising rate of teen suicide.
THE PROJECT
BL & Brenda George, the co-founders of S.T.O.P. (Stop.Talk.Overcome.Pain), came to realize that the suicide rate in Brazoria County, Texas had recently increased by 30%. In Texas, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death between the ages of 10 – 24. They also saw that this trend is increasing throughout the country.
The George’s created an educator approved campaign that collaborates with more than 35 local agencies in Brazoria County to host youth rallies and school events that focus on suicide prevention, anti-bullying, cyber-bullying awareness and intervention.
The S.T.O.P. mission is to expand this initiative to other states and reduce suicidal behaviors through public education, local community advocacy, training, school assemblies, and peer support. S.T.O.P. has now provided education and training in schools and community organizations across Texas, and we look forward to working with educators and local resources throughout the country.
S.T.O.P. and its board of directors are determined to lower these tragic numbers and are asking communities to join with them in providing the support networks our children need to STOP TALK and OVERCOME PAIN.
How Can I Take Action
Your donations can help S.T.O.P. combat the rising rate of teen suicide. Please consider
making a contribution to the effort. Any and all donations will be accepted and appreciated.
Are you an educator that is interrested in bringing the S.T.O.P. program to your school? Contact S.T.O.P. for more information and become a partner school today.