How To Partner With Us
Elyssa’s Mission fully funds and supports the implementation of the evidence-based Signs of Suicide® (SOS) program in middle and high schools throughout Illinois. We provide a professional staff member who educates and trains school staff and guides schools through every component of the SOS program, including planning, training, implementation, and follow-up.
Our partnering schools receive ongoing support and all necessary program materials at no cost.
What We Ask of Our Partner Schools
Administrator approval is required to establish a partnership with Elyssa’s Mission. For this reason, an administrator must participate in our online planning meeting.
To become an Elyssa’s Mission partner school, schools agree to the following:
- Implement the core components of the SOS program to ensure the program is delivered as intended and maintains its integrity.
- Administer our online true/false pre- and post-tests to students during their first year of partnership. Elyssa’s Mission will grade and analyze the results and share the findings with the school.
- Complete a brief annual follow-up survey regarding program screening outcomes. Elyssa’s Mission will provide a summary of the school’s data and how it compares with data from other partnering schools.
Ready to Partner With Us?
If you would like to partner with Elyssa’s Mission and bring the SOS program to your school, please complete our New School Intake Form HERE