Sources of Strength

We wanted to share about a colleague and friend who recently passed away. We are sharing to lift up her memory for those that knew her, and also to honor her passion for community with those who didn't have the chance to know her in hopes it will connect

Picture an everyday office space transformed into a circus, complete with decorations, displays, games, activities, food, and costumes that bring out your inner child. (The only thing missing was the animals, and that wasn't even a concern.) This was the

Sources of Strength National Trainers, Robyn Weiner and Kelsey Hopstad, had the honor of attending and presenting at the 2026 Native American Suicide Prevention & Awareness Conference hosted by Fort Defiance Indian Hospital (FDIHB). The conference was hel

I remember walking into a space where I was expected to lead, but internally, I felt like I was catching up. As a BIPOC woman, that feeling wasn't new; it was familiar. The quiet calculations started immediately: Will they understand me? Will I have to ex

March Mentor Madness in Action The youth-adult connections being sparked through March Mentor Madness across the country have been incredible. Youth across North America have celebrated and connected with their Trusted Adults, and you can color us inspire

At Green Mountain High School, two dedicated Peer Leaders are proving that mental health awareness isn't just a conversation: it's a movement. Sophie Oliver and Linn Poston have spent years (four and three respectively) deeply embedded in the Sources of S

The heart of the Sources of Strength mission is to spread Hope, Help, and Strength. While we often focus on the impact this curriculum has on our students, the true magic of the program is how it ripples through an entire school community, starting with t

A Statewide Partner Spotlight: Matchstick Consulting Across the country, statewide partners create meaningful, culturally responsive ways to bring Sources of Strength to life in their communities. In Oregon, our partners at Matchstick Consulting work clos

To many, March is known for brackets, buzzer beaters, and bold predictions. For years, Sources of Strength programs throughout the country have been using that same energy to focus on something that matters far beyond the scoreboard: Trusted Adults & Ment

Quinn is an 11th Grade Student at Corvallis HS in Corvallis, Oregon When Quinn Snell first signed up for the Sources of Strength class at Corvallis High School, the primary feelings were nerves and hesitation. Stepping into the unknown is rarely easy, esp