Prevention Programs
In a survey of high school students, the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center found that almost 1 in 5 teens had thought about suicide, about 1 in 6 teens had made plans for suicide, and more than 1 in 12 teens had attempted suicide in the last year. Suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24 and we believe that we can save lives by sharing a message of hope and serving as a bridge to services that are available to teens in crisis.
Upcoming Presentations
Romeo High School
Wednesday, February 11th
Grand Blanc High School
Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th
Roseville Middle School
Monday, March 2nd
Eisenhower High School
Wednesday, March 11th
Lanse Creuse Middle School East
Tuesday, March 17th
Lanse Creuse Middle School Central and North
Tuesday, March 24th
Lanse Creuse High North
Monday, April 6th and Tuesday, April 7th
Roseville High School
Tuesday, April 21st
Jefferson Middle School
Wednesday, September 23rd
Past Presentations
Lakeview High School
Tuesday, Dec. 2nd
Warren Woods Tower High School
Tuesday, Dec. 9th
Fitzgerald High School
Tuesday, Dec. 16th
For Middle School and High School
"Stopping Suicide ... One Song at a Time" - A Dynamic and Engaging Interactive Prevention Program for Middle and High School Students
Chances are there's a teenager at your school thinking that suicide is the answer - your student, your child, one of your friends.
Someone probably knows about it - another student, your child, you.
Of course, it's possible nobody knows ... but often there are recognizable warning signs and someone needs to hear that help is available.
Suicide doesn't offer a second chance.
When breaking a secret means saving a life... it's worth talking about!
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds and the 2nd leading cause of death for American college-age students. Thousands of students are affected by thoughts of suicide every day.
If parents, teachers, counselors, and other teens will start the discussion, we can teach kids how to save lives - to reach out for help or recognize when another is in distress. Teens will often talk with each other about these things. It's critical that we give them the knowledge and resources to know what to do when someone may be suicidal. Working together we can save lives.
In this unique presentation, Dennis Liegghio, founder of NoResolve.org and survivor of suicide, truly connects with students, promoting a message of hope and stopping suicide ... one song at a time. His youthful and enthusiastic personality combined with a powerful musical approach particularly appeals to the students.
In this interactive and entertaining presentation:
- Dennis engages the students by sharing his tragic personal account of losing his dad to suicide when he was only 14 years old.
- He describes his own struggles and eventual triumph over depression and substance abuse and how the song "No Resolve" he wrote in memory of his father became the turning point to his recovery and healing.
- Essential for increasing awareness and promoting prevention, Dennis discusses the warning signs along with the facts and myths of suicide. He then delivers a powerful acoustic performance of "No Resolve" for the students along with several other songs on topic to foster awareness.
- The program closes with a question and answer session using anonymous questions submitted to the teachers or counselors by the students.
- "Breaking The Silence" CD compilations will be made available after the presentation. (A copy of which can be requested for review prior to the scheduled program by contacting NoResolve.org.)
- Printed educational materials are provided for all students.
For more information or to schedule a program for your school, please contact us.
Testimonials
The NoResolve.org program at Fitzgerald High School really made an impact on some of our students. For example I saw one boy quietly crying, when approached he said he was fine but that this brought up some “old business “ and he felt better knowing he was not alone. Another student came to counseling asking for help for her friend. We were able to give her some resources and she felt better having told an adult. One student came to see her counselor because she was afraid she would not be able to help her friend who had tired to commit suicide with and overdose of pills. This student said she felt better just talking out loud.
The theme seemed to be that many of the students heard the message from Dennis and did not feel isolated any more. They wanted to tell someone of their personal pain and they wanted to be heard and understood. These kids wanted to be able to tell someone who genuinely cared without being judged. This is what Dennis and NoResolve.org reinforced.
Cathy Paklaian
High School Counselor
Fitzgerald High School
Dennis
THANK YOU so much for coming to Lakeview for what was the best assembly we have ever had. I had many, many students come to my office all day saying how much they loved your music and what you had to say. Some of the students felt they could really relate to you and your story. You truly inspired many students this morning. I appreciate the time you took to come today and all the materials you brought. The kids loved the CD's. I will send you the newspaper article and will keep in touch. Thanks again, Dennis!!! Have a wonderful day!
Marisa Orsucci
Lakeview High School
Dennis
Your presentation at MSN on suicide prevention was outstanding. Your story and songs touched so many students. What a great way to present the topic of suicide prevention. We are looking forward to having you here again next year!
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Deb Langkam
Counselor
L'Anse Creuse Middle School North
We can't thank you enough for coming to our school. The students were buzzing all day how great the music was... and most importantly the message that you brought regarding suicide "save a life break, a secret."
We've presented Suicide Prevention in many different ways throughout the past 7 years and your presentation was the one students were most receptive to.
Sincerely,
Lori Katlein
Julie Miller
Counselors
L'Anse Creuse Middle School South
Thank you so very much for your thought provoking presentation at MSS. The students were very impressed and so was I! Your music is wonderful!
Keep up the good work!
Margo Schuch
L'Anse Creuse Middle School South
Dennis,
Your presentation at MSC was awesome!! Thank you for reaching out with your story-the students and staff are very appreciative and admire what you are doing with your program! The Fundraiser was also another amazing event - great job! Look forward to having you present again next year!
Diana Conklin
Counselor
Lanse Creuse Middle School Central
Thank you Dennis,
For coming to my school and speaking to us. Personally you touched me because i have faced situations with suicide and still am, im in the process of healing also right now because i have also lost somone very close to me. I'm in the process of healing and understanding and i waant to thank you for helping me along the way, and for touching most of my class mates.
Thanks again,
Miranda
Dennis,
Thank you for coming to our school. I enjoyed the music you sang. It was really touching when you talked about how your father died when you were only 14. A girl at my school had committed suicide,i was friends with her. So i kind of know how you feel. Again thanks for coming, hopefully you come back next year!
- Sam
Dennis,
I would like to thank you for your time at my school (l'anse creuse middle school central). You opened up to all of us and that takes alot of courage. Your songs touched me in the heart, i couldn't stop crying. It was so beautiful. Thank you.
Sara A.
8th Grader
Lanse Creuse Middle School Central
Dennis,
I loved the assembly we had today at Lanse creuse middle school central! Your story was so touching and as soon as i came home i told my family about it! It was amazing. Your songs were great and you had me tear up a little bit. i always do that when there's a situation like that! I just wanted to say I can't possibly tell you how great it was! And how i felt. THANK YOU!!!
I just want to say thank you for coming to my school (lance creuse central) and telling us about suicide. I'm sorry you lost your dad when you were young. I love your songs.
- Anonymous
For College and University
Suicide and depression affects thousands of students every day. Relating this message through music, the goal of this program is to enable students to learn more about suicide and how to help each other save lives.
This unique and entertaining program is offered by Dennis Liegghio and The Student Driver Band. Dennis opens the presentation with his own personal account of losing his father to suicide when he was 14 years old, sharing his struggles and eventual triumph over depression and substance abuse. Dennis will discuss how he composed the song No Resolve in memory of his father and how this became the turning point to his recovery and healing.
His story is followed by a discussion about warning signs, and the facts and myths of suicide, all essential topics for increasing awareness and promoting prevention. The program closes with the Student Driver Band delivering a powerful musical performance (approximately 35 minutes in length) for the students.
Dennis Liegghio and the Student Driver Band members' youthful and energetic personalities combined with their unique musical approach create a special appeal to the students. They receive tremendous feedback from students following each presentation/concert. They truly connect, promoting a message of hope and stopping suicide... one song at a time.
Printed educational materials are provided.
"Breaking The Silence"
Benefit Concerts in Your Community
No Resolve is dedicated to Stopping Suicide, One Song at a Time. We are asking for your help. By bringing the "Breaking The Silence" event to your community, you will help break the deadly stigma that continues to surround suicide.
Modeled after our annual "Breaking the Silence" Benefit Concert, this would be your event. We would assist you in planning, advertising and organizing. You would be encouraged to involve your local Survivor of Suicide Chapters, Community Mental Health and/or suicide prevention groups to team up and help sponsor your event.
Dennis Liegghio (founder of NoResolve.org) will open the program with his own personal account of losing his father to suicide when he was 14 years old, sharing his struggles and eventual triumph over depression and substance abuse. His story is followed by a discussion of warning signs, and the facts and myths of suicide, all essential topics for increasing awareness and promoting prevention.
The Student Driver Band will then deliver a powerful musical performance (approximately 35 minutes in length), followed by another band of your choice.
No Reseolve.org is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Proceeds are used to sponsor these popular events and other suicide prevention related programs in your community.
