Why choose Hope Squad?
Hope Squad provides everything you need to launch and implement a successful program.
Peer-to-Peer Approach
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Hope Squad's peer-to-peer approach empowers members to intentionally reach out to peers and become instruments of change.
Comprehensive Training
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Advisors can choose from multiple expert-led training options to set their Hope Squads up for success.
Accessible Support & Community
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A dedicated Customer Success team, technical support, and an online Advisor community provide comprehensive support.
Content & Resources
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Our curriculum and activities are designed to educate members and provide opportunities for ongoing skill-building.
Flexible Implementation
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Hope Squad's programming is adaptable to fit your community's needs; our on-demand materials can be delivered how and when works best.
Our Content
Our age-appropriate curriculum aligns with social-emotional learning standards and allows for flexible implementation to best meet the needs of a variety of populations and contexts.
All Hope Squads learn about:
Self-worth, optimism, and hope
Inclusivity and bullying prevention
Conflict-resolution skills
Resilience and self-care
...And more
Secondary schools also learn about:
Suicide prevention, risk factors, and warning signs
How to help and refer struggling peers
Effective communication and leadership skills
Impacts of social media on mental health
...And more
Program includes:
Scripted Lessons
Prepared Presentations
Engaging Activities
...And more
QPR and Hope Squad partner to prevent suicide
Hope Squad aims to provide comprehensive instruction, tools, and skill-building that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. To help achieve that goal, in addition to Hope Squad's Advisor training, QPR certification is required to deliver foundational gatekeeper training to Hope Squads. Evidence of at least one QPR Instructor certification per organization is required to access Hope Squad materials.
For more information about the required QPR Instructor certification for Hope Squad Advisors, contact us at [email protected].
Bring Hope Squad to your organization
The Hope Squad Program can be used in elementary, middle, and high schools.
Elementary, Middle School, & High School
We provide support that adapts to meet your needs
As you move from onboarding to leading a Hope Squad, you'll be able to:
Engage with comprehensive training options
Connect with peers through training cohorts
Rely on dedicated Customer Success Specialists
Learn from the Advisor Community
Approved by and listed in the SPRC Best Practices Registry
Hope Squad is on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s Best Practices Registry. This verifies that our programming has been reviewed by experts to ensure it aligns with the most current guidance on preventing suicide and that it has demonstrated effectiveness in addressing the factors known to increase the likelihood of youth suicide.
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