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Documentary details Jackson County, Mississippi's efforts to reduce youth suicides through the implementation of peer-to-peer groups called Hope Squads.
How Hope Squad Provides Consistency Through Change
1/27/26
'Hope Squad' teaches importance of suicide prevention, mental health awareness
1/26/26
Understanding the Role of a Hope Squad Advisor
1/13/26
Suicide among youths dropped dramatically in Tarrant County. Other cities have noticed.
1/8/26
How Hope Squad Strengthens Student Well-Being Within Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
12/16/25
Students Inspire Compassion With Hope Squad
Student Squad Brings Hope To BHS
12/12/25
Building Healthy Communities provides grants to 112 schools in Michigan
12/4/25
Osseo-Fairchild's 'Hope Squad' awarded Tools for Schools Grant
A Welcome Homecoming for Founder Dr. Greg Hudnall
12/2/25
Lessons That Last: What Students Are Learning Through Hope Squad
11/24/25
Cass County Schools partner to support student mental health
Hope Squad Joins Coalition to Fully Fund School-Based Mental Health Grants
11/19/25
Why a group of local residents want to bring Hope Squad to Red Wing
Hope Squad Conference brings together hundreds of students for peer support
Inside Pioneer Elementary's culture of kindness and innovation
11/10/25
St. James donates $25,000 to suicide prevention program
Hope Squad holds conference at Preble County high school
Freedom Within a Framework: Empowering Advisors To Lead With Freedom and Flexibility
11/4/25
Suicide Prevention is School Safety
10/21/25
Helpline Center Presents Emma Benoit in Watertown for Mental Health Event
Flushing Middle School celebrates first-ever Day of Hope
Early Lessons in Hope: Hope Squad’s Elementary Programming
10/7/25
WSHS Students Speak at Mental Health Event
9/30/25
A Mother’s Message During Suicide Prevention Month
WSHS Students Launch Peer Support Hope Squad
Meet the Hope Squad at Coronado HS!
9/25/25
Team Effort to Launch Hope Squads in San Antonio During Suicide Prevention Month
9/23/25
A Closer Look at Hope Squad’s Schoolwide Lessons
Students supporting students: A movement of hope and healing
Community gathers for Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope
Six Simple Ways You Can Observe Suicide Prevention Month
9/16/25
Preventing Teen Suicide With Superior High School’s Hope Squad
9/15/25
Gettysburg Area High School Hope Squad
9/12/25
Lincoln Middle Schoolers Promote Mental Health Awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day
Warriors Walking for Hope Color Walk To Raise Awareness of Mental Health Importance
‘Chalk the Walk’ Brings Suicide Prevention Week Awareness to Southeast Boise High School
Suicide Prevention Walk Brings Hope to DuBois City Park
2nd Annual Hope Walk Led by Pewaukee High School Senior
From loss to leadership: Mona Shores students carry Hope Squad’s mission
9/8/25
‘A ripple effect of kindness’: TISD’s Hope Squad expands to reach more students sooner
9/3/25
A New Approach to Mental Health: How Pass High is Leading the Way with Student Support
8/28/25
Advising Lawmakers on How To Boost Youth Mental Health
8/27/25
Loudonville-Perrysville Schools launches Hope Squad to help students feel seen and safe
8/26/25
Davidson County Schools introduces Hope Squad for mental health support
Hope Night at Biloxi Shuckers Game Shines Light on Mental Health
8/25/25
Is Hope Squad Asking Too Much of Students? Not When They're Set Up to Thrive
8/22/25
Hope Squad Welcomes Eric Workman as CEO
8/7/25
Diocese schools hire counselors, expand programs to support mental health
8/5/25
‘It’s going to save lives’: George County School District implementing Hope Squad
8/1/25
‘Hope Squad’ Continues To Spread Across the Nation 20 Years After Pilot Program
Southeast Missouri schools launch Hope Squad Program
7/21/25
Tales From Utah Valley: From Tragedy Springs 20 Years of Hope
7/16/25
How Can Hope Squad Be Implemented in Your School?
Suicides drop to zero with help from Hope Squad at Milwaukee high school
6/23/25
Howell High School Hope Squad Named Youth Organization of the Year by Livingston County United Way
6/18/25
HOPE Squad brings suicide prevention work to Chelan schools
Culture of connection: Hope Squad expands across Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
The next generation of mental health heroes is here. Let's train them.
ECMS Hope Squad fosters peer support, mental wellness
6/10/25
Sherman ISD counselors found student mental health crisis decreased during 2024-25 school year
First-Ever National Conference Brings Hope Squad Advisors Together in Texas
Coronado High School Hope Squad partners with Mothership Coffee to Raise Awareness of 988
5/15/25
SMS Hope Squad takes the Ice Bucket Challenge
Lewis and Clark & Ferris High School's Hope Squad receive local awards
5/13/25
45 Students Selected to Serve on Hope Squad National Council in 2025-2026
5/7/25
Cabot High School's Hope Squad hosts walk for mental health awareness
5/2/25
Pine Island student group offers suicide prevention and mental health support
4/16/25
16 Medina County students honored for positively influencing their peers
Students lead the charge in destigmatizing mental health with annual Walk for Hope event
4/10/25
Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch
4/9/25
Two Hope Squad Members Selected for Ohio's New Youth Advisory Council on Suicide Prevention
4/4/25
Blunt MS walk brings spotlight to suicide awareness, prevention
Aspen Middle School to implement peer-to-peer mental health support program
Heartland organizations receive $48K in grants to improve youth mental health
3/28/25
This mental health program is spreading across CCSD schools
Loveland Hope Squad Receives Grant from Joe Burrow Foundation to Support Teen Mental Health
3/25/25
Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s Hope Squad inspired students with assembly
3/24/25
Community Foundation of the Ozarks grants $250K to improve youth mental health in rural communities
3/19/25
Students bring hope with new group
3/12/25
Hope Squad: Teens stopping suicides
Seneca Valley's Hope Squad Paints to Lift Up Classmates and Prevent Suicide
3/5/25
Supporting Youth Mental Health in Sullivan County
Middletown HS suicide prevention program scores donation from Bengals’ Joe Burrow
3/4/25
'They needed this program': Boise School District implements Hope Squad
3/3/25
Spreading Hope: Little Elm, Texas Declares a Day of Hope
2/27/25
Anxiety, depression threatened to kill her. But Coast teen found her voice and Hope Squad
2/26/25
Community Counseling Center’s Superhero Luncheon shines light on mental health awareness
North Junior High School celebrates 'Kindness Week'
Utah County elementary students learn to cultivate friendships, prevent bullying at Hope Squad conference
2/21/25
Jackson County Hope Squad students visit Mississippi State Capitol to advocate for similar programs throughout state
2/20/25
4-H, HOPE Squads team up for Mental Health Fair
2/19/25
Hope Squad - New GCHS Program Fosters A Culture Of Care Through Peer-to-Peer Interaction
Pascagoula High students request funding for Hope Squads in local schools
Crestview High School students take part in mental health initiatives during 'Hope Week'
2/18/25
Grants Boost Hope Around Suicide Prevention, Gun Safety Efforts
2/14/25
Jackson County school students advocate for self-love, mental health with Hope Squad
MMHS 'Hope Week' Brings New Meaning To School Spirit
Tapping Into the Power of Connection and Saving Lives During a “Day of Hope”
2/12/25
Hope Week returns to Caledonia High School this week