Prepared to Care download center
Curricular materials for use by Scouts BSA Leaders, Mentors, and Volunteers.
Prepared to Care Curriculum
Designed by Jana Marie Foundation, with support from Juniata Valley Council, BSA and AutumnSpring Counseling, Prepared to Care teaches Scouts how tenets of the Scout Oath and Law can be used to help promote positive mental health by noticing warning signs in their peers and connecting them with a trusted adult.
Guided by seven requirements, Scouts will complete activities to learn about mental health, including how to access mental health resources and be a supportve friend. Requirements:
- Define Mental Health and discuss why it’s important
- Reflect on how Scouting promotes positive mental health and determine two ways to enhnace mental health at a local unit level
- Identify changes in thoughts, behaviors, actions, and appearances that suggest someone may be experiencing a mental health concern
- Utilize the SCOUT acronym and practice how to start a conversation about mental health
- Understand and identify potential warning signs of a mental health crisis
- Identify local and national resources to assist with a mental health concern or crisis
- Reflect on how the Scout Oath can encourage us to take care of ourselves so we can be a supportive friend
This curriculum is designed for youth registered in Scouts BSA and Venturing.
Available Downloads
Prepared to Care Mentor Guide
A slide deck available in PDF format to provide background information on Prepared to Care curriculum and mental health. These slides are to be used in conjunction with the Prepared to Care Scout Workbook.
Scouts Prepared to Care Workbook
A workbook to help Scouts follow along with the curriculum.
Parents Information Sheet
This PDF file can be downloaded and provided to parents so they are familiar with the content prior to the start of the sessions.
Resource Card
The resource card highlights national mental health resources and the SCOUT acronym that can be utilized to help support a peer.
Facilitator Script
This facilitator script provides step by step instructions on how to deliver the program to Scouts. The Facilitator script is to be used on the day of the program and will refer to the Scouts Workbook.