Hope Squad | Helpline Center

An evidence-based, peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Members of Hope Squad are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy and supportive peers with whom others feel comfortable. They are trained by Hope Squad advisors on how to notice, support, and intervene with peers who may be at risk. The main goals of the Hope Squad program are promoting a school and community culture of safety, connectedness, mental wellness, anti-bullying, and reducing mental health stigma. It reduces the risk of youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. They also respond to peer-to-peer disclosure of suicide risk. Hope Squad is present in schools nationally and internationally.

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211 South Dakota

Physical Address

3817 S. Elmwood Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Contact by email

Fee

Contact for information

Eligibility

K - 12 schools in South Dakota

Service area

SD

Agency info

Helpline Center

The Helpline Center answers the 2-1-1 information and referral line and 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for the state of South Dakota. There are also other support services available.