When can I start meeting with Hope Squad students?
After completing the Certified Advisor Training, meeting with faculty nominating students, meeting with parents, and obtaining parent permission forms, you can begin meeting with your Hope Squad! We recommend completing the process the first 5 steps of Getting Started as quickly as you can after completing Certified Advisor Training.
The initial "Core" Lessons begin with Team Building, HOPE Foundations, Becoming a Gatekeeper, and Being Courageous. We recommend starting with these four core lessons in order. After those lessons, it is up to your discretion what order to do the lessons in, though we do recommend that you prioritized the other 'starred' lessons.
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What is the Hope Squad Advisor Portal?
The Advisor Portal is a tool provided to give each Advisor the support and resources they need to successfully help, teach, and train their Squads. In the Hope Squad Advisor Portal, the following resources can be found: The step by step guide on ...
How many Advisors should a Squad have?
Having an adequate number of Advisors is essential for the program's sustainability and effectiveness. A higher number of Advisors not only enhances the program's sustainability but also makes it more manageable for the Advisors involved. Hope Squad ...
Does every Advisor need to participate in a Certified Advisor Training?
Yes, all Advisors must complete a Certified Advisor Training. If you want to complete Advisor Training, please fill out the Advisor Form on this link here: Advisor Form. Once you have submitted the form, one of our Customer Success Team Members will ...
Who can be a Hope Squad Advisor?
A suitable Advisor is someone who is trusted by students and someone who students feel comfortable going to when in need of help. Typically, counselors and social workers are Advisors; however, staff or teachers with a passion for mental health and ...
What is covered in Certified Advisor Training?
The Certified Advisor training provides Hope Squad Advisors with the tools they need to run a successful Squad. The course teaches Advisors the basics of suicide prevention, what a Hope Squad is, and the Hope Squad process. By the end of Certified ...