Published August 28, 2024
Resource: Erika’s Lighthouse
Erika’s Lighthouse is a Comprehensive Program based upon:
Classroom Education
- Three levels
- Grades 4 – 6: We All Have Mental Health
- Grades 5 – 9: Depression Awareness
- Grades 8 – 12: Depression Education & Suicide Awareness
- Choose recommended Full Program (4 lessons) or One Day (1 lesson)
- Allow 30 – 50 minutes per lesson
- Video-Based, Teacher-Led, Script Provided
- Aligned to National Health Education Standards
- Pre- and Post Program Evaluations Included
- Free of Charge/Report on Impact Form Completion Required
- Available in English and Spanish
- Optional Program Additions Available
Family Engagement
- For school personnel to use
- Materials available in English and in Spanish
- Numerous resources for presentations and activities, including workbooks
- Templates for letters to parents
Empowerment Clubs
- Age and grade levels
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Types
- Enhanced
- Official
- Affiliate
- Parameters
- Requirements
- Guidance
- Forms
- Training
- Resources
School Policy and Staff Development
- Resources for shaping inclusive school culture
- Staff Wellbeing Activities
- Staff Training
- Model Policy for Suicide Prevention
- Checklists
- White papers
- Presentation for introducing Erika’s Lighthouse