Hope Squads (Grades 6-12) are comprised of students identified by classmates and peers as trustworthy. These students are trained to watch for at-risk peers. Squad members provide friendship, identify warning signs, and seek help from adults. Hope Squad®members are NOT taught to act as counselors, but rather are educated to recognize signs of suicide contemplation and respectfully report concerns to an adult. Hope Squads utilize three key elements: QPR Partnership, Curriculum Phases, and Hope Squad Advisors.  

Jr. Hope Squads (Grade 4-5) are comprised of students identified by classmates and peers as trustworthy. These students are trained to watch for at-risk peers. Squad members provide friendship, identify warning signs, and seek help from adults. Jr. Hope Squad members are NOT taught to act as counselors, but rather are educated to recognize signs that a student is struggling and respectfully report concerns to an adult. Jr. Hope Squads utilize three key elements: Curriculum Phases, Literature, and Hope Squad Advisors. Jr. Hope Squads in the elementary schools do not focus as much on suicide prevention, but more on mental wellness, kindness, friendship, and resilience.  

For more information about Hope Squad, visit their website or reach out to your campus principal, Hope Squad advisor, or counselor.

Mental Health Site Created by RHHS Hope Squad Students

Mental Health Site Created by Hays Hope Squad Students