School Club Program
Bring INTRNL FIGHT to your school.
A school-led, peer-driven support program. We train students to notice when a classmate is struggling and connect them with a trusted adult, and we give your staff the tools to run it well.
The framework
The Three Rs
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Recognize
Notice when a classmate is not okay, even when they say they are.
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Reach
Check in with care and without judgment. Listening is the first skill.
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Refer
Connect them with a trusted adult who can help. When in doubt, escalate.
Students support. Adults intervene.
Student leaders are trained to listen and connect, never to counsel or manage a crisis on their own. Every club runs under a certified faculty advisor, and the rule is simple: when in doubt, escalate.
Why this work matters
In 2023, 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 (opens in a new tab)
Connection protects.
Students who feel connected at school report lower rates of sadness, hopelessness, and suicide risk. That connection is what an INTRNL FIGHT club builds, one trained student at a time.
If you are struggling, help is here now. Call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741.
Who leads it
Two roles. One trained team.
Every club has certified student leaders and a certified faculty advisor. Both complete training on the INTRNL FIGHT club platform before launch, and both renew every year.
Student leaders
Peer supporters who know what to look for and what to do next. Their training covers:
- The Three Rs
- Boundaries and self-care
- Real scenarios and practice
- Their role in the bigger picture
Faculty advisors
The trained adult who leads the club and acts on concerns. Their training covers:
- The INTRNL FIGHT framework and the Three Rs
- Boundaries, self-care, and supporting peer leaders
- Cultural humility and inclusion
- Crisis response, documentation, and legal duties
Getting started
How it works
Connect
Your school reaches out at schools@intrnlfight.org. We walk your team through the program and the platform.
Certify
Your advisor and student leaders complete certification online, on school computers, with no phones needed.
Launch
Your club opens with monthly playbooks, campaign kits, and event plans built for your campus.
Report and grow
Advisors log concerns on name-free forms and follow a clear escalation path. Club stats update automatically.
Why schools choose it
Built for schools
Runs on school computers
Made for phone-free campuses. Training, resources, and reporting all work in a web browser.
One leader per 100 students
We recommend at least one certified student leader for every 100 students. It is a floor, not a cap.
A clear escalation path
Four levels, from green to red, so everyone knows exactly when and how to bring in an adult.
Reporting duties covered
Advisor training covers Washington mandatory reporting requirements and documentation.
Renewed every year
Certification is retaken annually, so skills stay sharp and every new leader starts trained.
Your school leads
INTRNL FIGHT provides the training, platform, and resources. Your students and staff run the club.
Questions from schools
Is this counseling?
No. Student leaders are trained to recognize, reach, and refer. Trained adults handle intervention. An INTRNL FIGHT club strengthens the support your counseling team already provides.
Who runs the club?
Students lead it, a certified faculty advisor oversees it, and INTRNL FIGHT provides the training, platform, and resources. We do not place staff in your meetings.
How many student leaders do we need?
We recommend at least one certified student leader for every 100 students, so a school of 1,000 would start with 10. Every club member completes the training.
What does it cost?
Pricing is based on school enrollment, so you can certify as many student leaders as you need. Email schools@intrnlfight.org for a quote for your school.
What happens if a student is in crisis?
Student leaders bring in an adult right away. Advisors follow the escalation steps from their training, including 911 for emergencies and 988 for support after school hours.
Where is the program available?
We are starting with schools across the Yakima Valley and the ESD 105 region. If your school is somewhere else, reach out anyway.
Start your club
Tell us about your school and we will follow up with next steps.
Prefer email? schools@intrnlfight.org
If you or someone you know needs help right now, please do not use this form. Call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741. In an emergency, call 911.