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"A Promise for Tomorrow" Youth Curriculum Unit

The Jason Foundation offers a school curriculum unit appropriate for grades 7 though 12. The unit is about the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. It includes statistical data on the magnitude of the problem, signs of concern, and information about available resources.  The content approach is “how to help a friend if you suspect they are thinking about suicide”. This program can be presented as a stand-alone program or as a part of another health-related curriculum.

“A Promise for Tomorrow” program kit contents include:

• Teacher Manual with Blackline Masters for reproduction
• An instructional power point
• A discussion DVD, “Choices”
• Promise Cards
• Individual training CD for teacher (not for student presentation)
• JFI Brochures
• Fact sheet and teacher resource page to list local resources for your area

To receive “A Promise for Tomorrow” Program Kit (English only), click here.

Additional "A Promise for Tomorrow" formats

• Spanish Version
  Complete instructional unit with all parts described above on CD ROM. To receive the Spanish kit, click here.
• Complete Instructional unit on CD ROM (can be printed out to paper copy form). To receive the Kit on CD ROM, click here.
• Online Version – (can be downloaded and printed), coming soon.

A Curriculum Agreement of materials must accompany all orders for youth suicide awareness and prevention programs.

Promise Program

Make a pledge to help keep your friends safe.  These wallet-sized cards are distributed to youth who want to commit to be there for their friends if they may need help.

To download and print a copy of the JFI Promise Card, click here.

C.A.R.L. (Community Assistance Resource Line) Informational Brochure

The C.A.R.L. is an innovative program in youth suicide prevention.  It is a 24-hour/seven-day telephone resource line for anyone who needs information regarding suicidal ideation in youth.  Trained Clinical Specialists answer the C.A.R.L..  They can provide important information to parents, teachers and other youth workers that help them identify and assist youth who are possibly experiencing suicidal thoughts. 

C.A.R.L is a confidential and free service.

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