Questions from Parents
How can my school upgrade the curriculum type (basic, standard, premium)?
To upgrade curriculum type, please email your Cusotmer Sucess Manager by emailing support@hopesquad.com
When does an Advisor receive access to curriculum and the Advisor Portal?
Hope Squad Advisors are given access to the curriculum and the Advisor Portal 7 days before their training date. An Advisor must be registered for training to receive access. To maintain access Advisors must attend and complete the Licensed Advisor ...
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: Grade-level appropriate ...
What resources are available for parents to learn?
Hope Squad provides the Wellness Today for Parents newsletters. These newsletters provide practical information on a variety of topics for parents, guardians, and families. They are accessible to all advisors through the Hope Squad Advisor Portal ...
How can parents get involved with the Hope Squad?
Hope Squad Parents assist the Advisors and are often a liaison between the Advisors and the parents of Hope Squad Members. Parents of Hope Squad Members can provide a valuable role in volunteering and in a variety of ways: Presenting to the PTA/PTO ...
I am interested in learning more about the best practices and recommendations for reporting on suicide.
For additional information, please visit the following link: https://reportingonsuicide.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ROS-One-PagerUpdated2022.pdf
Does talking about suicide increase suicidal ideation?
No. In fact, research has shown that talking about suicide may reduce the risk by allowing folks to share their experiences (Dazzi et al., 2014; Wasserman et al., 2020). When we refuse to talk about suicide, it sends the message to those who are ...
Are Hope Squad Members trained to act as counselors?
Hope Squad members are not trained to act as counselors. Hope squad reinforces training that students are never to act as a counselor to someone who is exhibiting suicide warning signs. Hope Squad Members support struggling peers while knowing that ...
My child had mental health issues in the past. Can they still be a member of the Hope Squad?
We recommend that the parent and the Advisor of the student in question sit down and discuss if they think the program is right for the student. We have seen students use their experience to better relate to others and become great role models. Get ...
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 ...
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. If you have additional questions, please email us at support@hopesquad.com or call us at 801-342-3444
Where can I find the parent manuals?
The parent manuals are in the Advisor Portal under the Hope Squad curriculum section. The parent manuals are specific to the school level (elementary, middle, and high school) and the curriculum year. For example, to access the High School Year 2 ...
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 if one or more parents/guardians can’t attend the Parent Meeting?
If one or more parents could not attend the meeting, there are many ways you can handle this problem: Schedule a Zoom meeting with those who couldn’t attend Email and ask to set up a one-on-one Zoom meeting Call and explain the program over the phone ...
What do Squad Members learn?
Hope Squad Members are trained to recognize warning signs of suicide in their peers, reach out, and refer their peers to trusted adults. They are not taught to act as counselors, but rather how to support their peers by encouraging them to get help. ...