HOPE Squad
Currently implemented across the Idaho West Central Mountain Region
What is Hope Squad?
Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. The program reduces youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention.
Our Mission
Reduce youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention.
Our Vision
A Hope Squad in every school.
HOPE SQUAD AROUND THE REGION
Cascade-Donnelly-McCall-New Meadows-Council-Cambridge
3
Local Counties
10
Schools
177
Hope Squad Members
32
Students Reffered for Help
HOPE Squad Helps
Nationally known for our ability to connect students with each other and to mental health resources, Hope Squad has a process that works on all levels for youth suicide prevention.
Prevention
School suicide prevention involves educating the school community and increasing mental health, connectedness, and resilience.
Intervention
Intervention involves recognizing when someone is at risk for suicide and referring the person to mental health resources.
Postvention
Postvention involves helping those affected by a suicide cope with the loss and reducing the risk of further suicides.
For more information on National HOPE Squad efforts please visit their website linked here!
To learn more about local HOPE Squad efforts in Valley and Adams County please email Teresa Fanselow at
coordinator@planetyouthwcm.org