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Hope Squad is a world wide suicide prevention program with goal to help connect students to mental health resources.
The Hope Squad is made up counselors, teachers, and students. This awesome group receives evidence-based training to instruct the school faculty and student body on suicide prevention and promote making strong connections.
Hope Squad Members: Create a safe school environment, Promote connectedness, Support anti-bullying, Encourage mental wellness, Reduce mental health stigma, Prevent substance misuse
For information about getting involved with Hope Squad, contact Amy Herrick at amherrick@wsd.net
Social Emotional Resources
Social Emotional Resources
Suicide Prevention/Information:
Suicide Prevention/Information:
SafeUT APP– DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP TODAY on Apple and Google Play Stores. The SafeUT Mobile App provides students confidential and anonymous two-way communication with SafeUT crisis counselors or school staff via one-touch options to “Call Crisisline,” “Chat Crisisline,” or “Submit a Tip.” Students using the mobile app will connect directly to a UNI crisis counselor at the UNI CrisisLine and those calling will be routed to the same. For those who do not have access to a smart phone, the Lifeline number 1-800-273-8255 is also supported by UNI.
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text line: Text HELLO to 741-741. A free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis.
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer): A free and evidence-based suicide prevention training. Schedule a group training or get more information from Kristy Jones MPH, 801-387-7753 or kristy.jones@imail.org. Trainings are an hour long and can be delivered at your site or at the health department. Great for worksites, religious groups, community organizations, youth groups, etc.
U of U Crisis Line: 801-587-3000 – Free 24-hour crisis support.
Legacy Suicide Survivors Support Network: Non-profit, peer, grief support network for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. Legacy is a part of Northern Utah HOPE (Hold On, Persuade, Empower). Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 – 8:30 PM for adults at A Center for Grieving Children building (1724 East 5600 South, South Ogden UT). Join them on Facebook at Legacy Suicide Survivors Group.
Mental Health:
Mental Health:
Weber Human Services: Crisis line 801-625-3700 (Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Autism and Aging Services for Youth and Families). No fee to Medicaid clients. Fees to others are based on income and family size.
Hope 4 Utah: Mental Health Resources and information regarding Hope Squads.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 801-323-9900
Call or email to register for either class: Leslie Richards, 801-625-3714 or leslie@namiut.org. Held at Weber Human Services in Ogden.
Family-to-Family: for family members who have loved one with mental illness.
Bridges: for those individuals dealing with a mental illness.
General Resources:
General Resources:
Weber/Morgan Resource List: Great resources to assist you in all areas of life!
Young Mothers Support: Mary Piersanti, Nurse Family Partnership 801-721-0225
Child Services Society: Adoption resources as well as help for gaining guardianship. Support groups available for grandparents raising grandchildren.
The Family Support Center of Ogden: 801-393-3113 – Support for step-families. 3340 South Harrison Blvd. Suite 100, Ogden UT.
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