About HOPES
HOPES is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin.
We are an organization composed of volunteers.
As suicide survivors, our losses have motivated us to action.
Life is precious.
Working together, we hope to save others.
HOPES
1902 Tarragon Drive
Madison, WI 53716
Phone: 608-274-9686
Email: info@HOPES-wi.org
Our Mission
Helping others through education and advocacy for suicide prevention.
Our Goals
- to educate
- to advocate
- to support
- to honor
Our Board of Directors
HOPES is run by volunteers
What does HOPES do?
HOPES conducted 33 QPR trainings, which educated 1,096 people in 2010. Read about our accomplishments in 2007, 2008 and 2009 (.pdf)
We publish a Newsletter twice a year
We conduct Public Service Campaigns, such as Look Closer. Listen harder.
What can I do to help HOPES?
History
HOPES was started in Madison, WI in 1998 by Pat Derer, Sue Conlin Opheim, and Tina Neupert. They had experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide and wanted to take action to prevent suicide and support those in grief.