Please be aware of these upcoming important dates aligned to supporting students and fostering safe schools.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
This is a to increase the awareness of the prevalence, risk factors and need for more research and better community awareness of this disease.
For additional information and resources visit:
American Lung Association
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Youth and Tobacco Use
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Guidelines for School Health Programs to Prevent Tobacco Use and Addiction
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
This is a time to acknowledge the prevalence and challenges of children and families experiencing homelessness and work to identify and build supports.
For additional information and resources visit:
US Inter-agency Council on Homelessness
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
National Child Traumatic Stress Network - National Homeless Youth Month
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Homelessness Programs and Resources
National Alliance to End Homelessness- Youth and Young Adults
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 16th-24th, 2019
This is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness.
For additional information and resources visit:
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
US Interagency Council on Homelessness
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
National Child Traumatic Stress Network - National Homeless Youth Month
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Homelessness Programs and Resources
National Alliance to End Homelessness- Youth and Young Adults
International Survivors of Suicide Day is November 23rd, 2019
This is a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support.
For additional information and resources visit:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Suicide Prevention
National Alliance on Mental Health: Suicide Prevention Month Resources
National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide Prevention Facts and Resources
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Jason Foundation
World Day of Kindness is November 13th, 2019
On this day, participants attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organizations.
For additional information and resources visit:
Random Acts of Kindness
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Adam Lustig
Director, Center for Safe Schools
National School Boards Association
Alexandria, VA
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