Proactively Preventing Teen Suicide Through Resilience and Empowerment
equipping youth with the tools to become heroes of their own stories
The Urgent Need
Did You Know?
25+ teens attempt suicide daily in the state of Utah!
Suicide rates have risen 71% in the last decade for youth ages 10-24.
Chances are you or someone you know loves a child who has contemplated or attempted suicide.
When a teen considers suicide, they will usually make that attempt within 24-48 hours.
We CANNOT WAIT…SO How do we spot the kids struggling?
They may be the high achievers, athletes, or outgoing students, or the kid sitting alone at a lunch table. The truth is that every kid will struggle at some point
Internally our kids are dealing with feelings of despair, isolation, and hopelessness.
How We’re Making a Difference
We Prepare ALL Teens for Life’s Challenges Before, During, and After a Crisis Hits
Unlike traditional programs, we don’t wait for warning signs. We empower teens to handle struggles proactively with research-based tools of resilience no matter where they are at on their journey.
Every child will face challenges, and we empower them to be ready. Our Ambassador Program teaches all youth the resilience and empowerment they need to manage life’s difficulties, preventing small struggles from turning into crises.
Tools for Resilience, Empowerment, and Hope
"Our Solution: Empowerment at Every Stage of the Journey"
"At Hope Hero Foundation, we don’t wait for warning signs. Through The Hero’s Compass of Resilience and other proactive tools, we equip youth with skills to thrive—whether they’re just starting their journey, navigating the messy middle, or rising stronger after hardship. Our programs are designed to help them feel like heroes in their own lives."
Programs and Highlights:
Hero’s Compass of Resilience:
A step-by-step framework teaching kids proactive resilience and empowerment.
Hero Camps & Workshops:
Hands-on, community-based support for building resilience and creating connections.
School & Community Initiatives:
Bringing resilience into classrooms, homes, and neighborhoods.
Ambassador Program:
Certifying teens and young adults to nationally in suicide prevention to spread hope and resilience across the state.
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Where Your Donation Goes?
Your Monthly Donation Builds Resilient Heroes
Your contributions directly fund:
Ambassador Training & Certification to empower peer-to-peer support
Hero's Compass Resilience Camps, equipping kids to face struggles before they become crises
School Outreach Programs that empower all kids with resilience, not just those already struggling
Facility rentals and resources for consistent support and learning
Example Impact by Donation Level:
$5
Provides 2 Red Sneaker Keychains of Hope to a struggling youth
$10
Supports our Ambassadors to reach 100 kids each month
$25
Gives a teen 1 year of resiliency tools and tips.
Become a Monthly Donor & Empower Resilience
Your support equips teens to prevent crises before they start, saving lives by preparing every child to handle life’s challenges.
Why We’re Different
Most programs wait for signs of struggle to appear, but we believe in proactively preparing all youth before they’re in crisis. Through resilience and empowerment, we’re helping kids face challenges confidently and preventing struggles from becoming crises.
"Hope Hero Foundation is the only organization in Utah preparing all kids—not just those already struggling—for life’s challenges by teaching resilience before a struggle becomes a crisis."
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