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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.
Diocese schools hire counselors, expand programs to support mental health
8/3/25
‘It’s going to save lives’: George County School District implementing Hope Squad
7/31/25
‘Hope Squad’ Continues To Spread Across the Nation 20 Years After Pilot Program
7/28/25
Southeast Missouri schools launch Hope Squad Program
7/18/25
How Can Hope Squad Be Implemented in Your School?
7/16/25
Tales From Utah Valley: From Tragedy Springs 20 Years of Hope
7/13/25
Suicides drop to zero with help from Hope Squad at Milwaukee high school
6/19/25
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
6/16/25
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.
First-Ever National Advisor Conference Brings Hope Squad Advisors Together in Texas
6/10/25
ECMS Hope Squad fosters peer support, mental wellness
6/9/25
Sherman ISD counselors found student mental health crisis decreased during 2024-25 school year
5/16/25
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
5/12/25
45 Students Selected to Serve on Hope Squad National Council in 2025-2026
5/7/25
Hope in the Hallways
5/5/25
Cabot High School's Hope Squad hosts walk for mental health awareness
5/1/25
Pine Island student group offers suicide prevention and mental health support
4/16/25
16 Medina County students honored for positively influencing their peers
4/14/25
Students lead the charge in destigmatizing mental health with annual Walk for Hope event
4/9/25
Schools relying on digital surveillance find security still takes a human touch