Running a Hope Squad
What is the Hope Squad Theme for the 2025-2026 School Year?
The Hope Squad theme for the 2025-2026 school year is "Together We Thrive"! This theme was kicked off at our first Hope Squad National Advisor Conference in June 2025.
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 ...
How do you educate the community, so they are clear about what Hope Squads are and what they are not?
When providing training for schools or community groups always include information about Hope Squads and what the Squad(s) are doing at the local schools. In the trainings, show the 'What is Hope Squad?' video and explain what Squads are. Have the ...
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?
Check your state’s legislation. In Utah, there is legislation titled 'Immunity for Providing Assistance in a Suicide Emergency'. It states: “A person who provides emergency care at or near the scene of, or during, a suicide emergency, gratuitously ...
Where can I find Hope Squad Officer Guides?
To find the Hope Squad Officer Guides, click on Squad Success and select the Hope Squad Officer Guide under Key Materials. There, you will find detailed information about various Hope Squad Officer roles, including: President’s Guide Vice President ...
Where can I find activities for the whole School? (Video)
To find activities for the whole school, watch the following video: You can find activities in these places: The first place we'll look is in the member portal. To get to the member portal simply go to hopesquad.com - sign in - and select member ...
Where do I find the Monthly Advisor Meetups? (Video)
To learn more about where to find the monthly meetups, watch this video: The Monthly Advisor Meetups can be found by following this path: Login to the Advisor Portal Select "Advisor Community" in the top right of the navigation bar Select "Meetups" ...
What are the Hope Squad Branding Guidelines? (Video)
To learn more about Hope Squad Branding Guidelines, watch this video: If you have additional questions, please email us at support@hopesquad.com or call us at 801-342-3444.
My school Hope Squad would like to connect with Hope Squads in my area:
Visit our Hope Squad Advisor Community and create a post to engage with fellow Advisors. Alternatively, contact support@hopesquad.com.
Where can I find additional Hope Squad Activity Ideas?
We recommend the following: Visit our Hope Squad Advisor Community and engage in discussions with fellow Advisors. Navigate to hopesquad.com and select “login”. Select member portal and then scroll down about half way to the section called "Monthly ...
Where can I access recordings of previous Hope Squad Advisor Meetups?
To view and share recordings of past Meetups, navigate to the Advisor Portal and select "Advisor Community" at the top. Once in the Advisor Community, select "Meetups" and then find previous meetings under "Room Recordings". If you have additional ...
If my Squad wants to meet virtually, how would we do that?
For suggestions on meeting with you Squad virtually, navigate to the Advisor Portal, then select Squad Success. Next, click on "Virtual Training Guide" under Guides.
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 ashley@hopesquad.com with your name, school, what data you are looking for and for what time period. Please allow up to 5 days for her to respond with ...
When should I fill out the Mental Health Referral Form?
Please submit this form after meeting with any student who reports suicide-related concerns or any other mental health issues. Your school's data is available upon request. The more data you provide, the more information will be available to you!
How to support Members who are bullied or teased for being on the Squad?
If this occurs among your Squad Members, meet with the Squad and discuss how to handle negative comments or bullying situations. It is helpful to have your Squad role play how to handle these types of situations. Meet with your administration about ...
What if a student is referred by a Squad member and that student takes their life?
Hope Squads cannot prevent every suicide. If a student suicide occurs, it’s important for the Advisor(s) to meet with the Squad Members to remind them that there are many reasons for suicides to occur and most of the time the reasons are hidden; that ...
How do students know who is on the Hope Squad?
Here are some suggestions on how schools can introduce their Squad Members to the student body: 1) 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?
Students and Advisors can use the password “4squads” to access the member portal.
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 ...
When can I start meeting with Hope Squad students?
After completing the Licensed Advisor Training, nominating students, and obtaining parent permission forms, you can begin meeting with your Hope Squad! Our curriculum comprises four core lessons: Coming Together, The HOPE Approach, Why Hope Squad?, ...
How do I sign up for 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 ET. 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 ...
How do I get my school's survey and mental health referral form data?
To receive your school's survey data and mental health referral form data, please send an email to ashley@hopesquad.com with your name, school, a specification for what data you are looking for and for what time period. Please allow up to 5 days for ...
Where can I find the Mental Health Referral Form? (Video)
Watch this video to find out where to find the Mental Health Referral Form: Mental Health Referral Forms can be found in two places: 1. Navigate to Getting Started then scroll down to "Step 6 Hold 2nd Meeting with Hope Squad Members". Select the red ...
What are the Advisors' responsibilities?
Advisor responsibilities include: Organizing and running a Hope Squad with fidelity Presenting the program to the faculty/staff Selecting Squad Members and obtaining parent permission Teaching the Hope Squad curriculum Maintaining contact with Squad ...