Student Leadership Services

What Student Leadership Services does

Student Leadership Services, Inc. (SLS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Waterford, Michigan. It delivers evidence-based youth prevention and leadership development programming through student-led, adult-supported school chapters, complemented by interactive workshops, educator training, and family-focused resources such as the Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshop. The core differentiator is a pedagogical model in which students identify local issues and create their own prevention projects, with adults providing guidance and then stepping back, rather than serving as helpers in adult-defined programs.

SLS's product portfolio centers on the Student-Led Prevention Programs and the 'Learn & Lead' module series covering Bullying/Inclusion, Driving Safety, Healthy Relationships, Marijuana and Other Drugs, Mental Health Management, and Tobacco & Vaping. Adjacent offerings include professional development for educators and prevention professionals, the Life Skills Program (delivered in partnership with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Troy, Michigan), and an annual conference. The organization is nationally certified as a prevention agency and lists its curricula in NREPP, with stated alignments to SAMHSA and Oakland Community Health Network.

Revenue is generated from two streams: donations and charitable contributions from individuals, sponsors, and alumni (the organization states 'Every dollar you donate goes directly towards saving young lives'), and fees from program services and training delivered to schools, school districts, and community organizations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging referrals from school counselors, prevention professionals, and existing partner networks, with student chapters and workshops serving as the primary delivery channel. Operating geography is concentrated in Michigan, with no evidence of broader geographic expansion.

Name

Student Leadership Services

Legal name

Student Leadership Services, Inc.

Website

https://slstoday.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Student Leadership Services is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1982 that delivers evidence-based youth prevention and leadership development through student-led, adult-supported school chapters. It serves middle and high school students, educators, and parents across Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Prevention Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAMAJ

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDALAHAA

Student Government & Leadership Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

SECONDARYEDAKAMAO

Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYBPAGADAB

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth prevention education
• Student leadership training
• Substance abuse prevention
• School chapter programs
• Evidence-based curricula

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1982, SLS relies on donations from individuals, sponsors, and alumni. The organization states 'Every dollar you donate goes directly towards saving young lives.'
2. Program Services and Training Fees: Revenue generated from providing workshops, training programs, and prevention services to schools, school districts, and community organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Student Leadership Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers evidence-based youth prevention programming through student-led, adult-supported school chapters. SLS establishes chapters within schools where students design and lead their own prevention projects addressing substance abuse, mental health, bullying, healthy relationships, vaping, and safe driving, with adult facilitators providing guidance. The organization also trains educators and prevention professionals, and runs family workshops such as Guiding Good Choices for parents.

Product overview

Student Leadership Services (SLS) is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of prevention programs and training services centered on student-led, adult-supported approaches. The core offering is its Student-Led Prevention Programs, which provide evidence-based prevention programming through school chapters. Complementing this are the Learn & Lead topic-specific modules (Bullying/Inclusion, Driving Safety, Healthy Relationships, Marijuana and Other Drugs, Mental Health Management, Tobacco & Vaping). SLS also offers Services & Training for Educators & Prevention Professionals, Student Workshops, and Parent Programs including the Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshop. The organization hosts an annual Conference and has partnered with entities like Boys & Girls Clubs to deliver the Life Skills Program. The portfolio spans direct student programming, professional development for adults, and family-focused resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student-Led Prevention Programs
• Learn & Lead Programs
• Services & Training for Educators & Prevention Professionals
• Parent Programs (Guiding Good Choices Parent Workshop)
• Life Skills Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students report gaining interview skills, learning to cope with mental health, understanding that they are not alone, and recognizing that choices affect long-term mental health.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government agency providing leadership and resources for substance abuse and mental health prevention. SLS displays the SAMHSA logo indicating alignment with federal prevention standards and evidence-based practices.
• Oakland Community Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan-based community health network providing behavioral health services. SLS partners with OCHN to deliver prevention programming in the Oakland County region.
• NREPP (National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal registry of evidence-based prevention and treatment programs. SLS programs are listed in NREPP, validating the evidence-base of their prevention curricula.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/SLStodayMI
• Facebookfacebook.com/SLSToday
• Instagraminstagram.com/SLSTODAY

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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