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?
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 Selecting Squad Members and obtaining parent permission Teaching the Hope Squad curriculum Maintaining contact with Squad ...