How much time do Squad Members need to spend with the program?
Hope Squad Members will usually spend about 10 hours per month, though each Squad will operate differently from one another.
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Do existing Hope Squad Members continue the program for all 3 or 4 years or should Advisors start fresh every year?
Advisors have the option to advance current Squad Members. It is recommended to meet with current Squad Members to discuss their interest in continuing with the Squad and their availability to remain an active Squad Member. Alternatively, Advisors do ...
Is being a Hope Squad Member too much pressure?
Our curriculum stresses the importance of prioritizing the Hope Squad Members’ mental health, engaging in self-care, and creating boundaries. Advisors are expected to regularly check in with the Hope Squad Members, give them support if needed, and ...
What are the parent manuals?
Parent manuals are for parents of Hope Squad Members. The manuals explain what their children will be learning in the Hope Squad and provide at-home discussion questions that correlate with the lessons they are learning in the meetings. The parent ...
What is Hope Squad?
Hope Squad is a school-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that empowers, trains, and mentors students, who were nominated by their peers, to recognize suicide warning signs and report them to trusted adults. Supported by the community and ...
What if a parent doesn’t return the permission form?
First, you should try reaching out to the parent/guardian again. In some cases, they will not have the resources (Wi-Fi, a printer, live too far from town, etc.) to return the form themselves, in this case, follow the guidelines that your school ...