Running a Hope Squad
Do we have themes for the 2025-2026 school year?
Yes, we have monthly themes and an overarching annual theme! Our Advisors are a creative bunch, and we like to spark inspiration through monthly themes, which we incorporate into our monthly newsletters, activity guides, and social media posts. Ahead ...
Can Parents be involved in Hope Squad?
Yes! Parent involvement is encouraged and is a great addition to any Squad! Check below for some guides on how to handle parent involvement: We encourage you to check with administration regarding the level of parental involvement they are ...
Could the Hope Squad Program be held liable or be sued by a parent if they are unhappy with a referral or a particular situation involving a Hope Squad?
The best answer is to check your state’s legislation. Most states have what is referred to as "Good Samaritan Laws". For example, in Utah, there is legislation titled 'Immunity for Providing Assistance in a Suicide Emergency'. It states: “A person ...
Where can I find activities for the whole School?
You can find activities and lessons for the whole school in these places: In the member portal. To get to the member portal simply go to hopesquad.com Press "sign in" in the top right corner. Select member portal from the options. Enter the password. ...
What are the Hope Squad Branding Guidelines?
The Hope Squad Branding Guidelines are provided as a tool for your Squad to create their own swag through a local printer or website. The guidelines cover logo, colors, placement, and other suggestions. The Branding Guidelines can be found in the ...
How can I connect with other Squads in my area?
We've introduced a great new feature that allows you to find other Squads in your area. To access that feature, follow the steps below: 1. Navigate to the Advisor Portal 2. Select "Community Engagement" from the top menu bar 3. Under the header, ...
How do I Access my School’s Survey and Mental Health Referral Data?
To receive your school's survey data and mental health referral form data, please send an email to support@hopesquad.com with your name, school, what data you are looking for and for what time period. Please allow up to 5 days for our team to return ...
What is the Mental Health Referral Form and when should I fill it out?
The Mental Health Referral Form is used to help your school and organization keep track of mental health related situations. The data captured in the Mental Health Referral Forms and the Pre and Post Surveys can be very valuable in helping your ...
How to support Members who are bullied or teased for being on Hope Squad?
Sometimes bullying situations or negative comments can be directed at Squad Members from those who misunderstand the intent of Hope Squad Members. If this occurs among your Squad Members, meet with the Squad and open a discussion on how to handle ...
What do I do if a suicide occurs in my school?
It's important to understand that though we try, Hope Squads cannot prevent every suicide. Postvention is a very sensitive time that requires care and intentionality. If a student suicide occurs, it is important for the Advisor(s) to meet with the ...
How can we introduce our Hope Squad Members to the school and community?
Here are some suggestions on how schools can introduce their Squad Members to the student body: Introduce Members in an assembly, such as having them introduced by the school principal or by giving them a few minutes to lead their own assembly ...
How can my Hope Squad Members access the Hope Squad Member portal?
To access the Hope Squad Member Portal, you'll follow these steps: Navigate to Hopesquad.com Select "Sign In" in from the top menu bar Choose "Hope Squad Member Portal" on the right side of the page. When it asks for a password, enter the password ...
When is the best time to meet with my Squad?
Hope Squad requires that you meet with the Squad at least once a month. Advisors may determine what meeting time works best in their school settings. The most ideal time to meet with a Hope Squad is as a class, allowing for the maximum time to spend ...
How do I access the Monthly Advisor Support Calls? How frequently are they held?
Our Hope Squad Advisor Support Calls take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm EST. To RSVP, do either of the following: Log in to the Hope Squad Advisor Community, select “Meetups” at the top and then select the call you would like to ...
What are a Hope Squad Advisor's responsibilities?
Advisor responsibilities include: Organizing and running a Hope Squad with fidelity Presenting the program to the faculty/staff Organizing nominations, selecting Squad Members, and obtaining parent permission Teaching the Hope Squad curriculum ...