Hope Squad | Helpline Center
3817 S. Elmwood Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Eligibility
K - 12 schools in South Dakota
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday
605-274-8789
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Contact by email
Fees
Contact for information
Service area
SD
Other Information
Age Group
- Children (0-17)
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.
Last Assured
11/04/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
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.