What we are learning!

Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. The program reduces youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention.

Hope Squad’s mission is to promote hope and prevent suicide by building a network of caring individuals. Mindfulness practices can complement this effort by promoting emotional regulation and resilience, helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, and fostering a positive mindset. By practicing mindfulness, Hope Squad members can cultivate a sense of awareness and acceptance in the present moment, which can contribute to their ability to provide compassionate support and help prevent suicide. Ultimately, Hope Squad and mindfulness go hand-in-hand in promoting mental health and well-being.