National Suicide Prevention Week word Scramble puzzle worksheet

National Suicide Prevention Week word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

National Suicide Prevention Week Word Scramble – Unscramble Hope

I created this sensitive activity with our school counselor for Suicide Prevention Week (September). Students unscramble 24 supportive terms like "hope," "listening," and "support"—then use them to build encouraging messages on page 2. When one teen solved "EERH" (here), they added "I'm here for you" to our classroom pledge wall.

What’s Inside:
✔ 2 gentle pages (scramble + answer key)
✔ Bonus "You Matter" note-writing activity
✔ Crisis resource list (customizable for your local helplines)

Teacher Moment:
"A student quietly solved 'DINFE' (friend) and later told me it reminded them to check on their buddy." – Mr. L., High School

Developed For:
• Advisory periods
• Health classes
• Counselor small groups

Sample Scrambles:

• EPOH (Answer: hope)

• TARES (Answer: tears)

• VILAE (Answer: alive)

Important Note:
Always debrief after this activity – we include discussion prompts and staff guidelines.