
M.A.D. – H.O.P.E.
Making A Difference – Helping Other People Everywhere
Youth suicide preventioN
Concerned now?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: 741-741
Our Mission:
To eliminate suicides.
Our mission is to eliminate youth suicide by empowering school communities with opportunities for interpersonal connectedness, accurate information about youth suicide and practical tools designed to prevent it.
We provide young individuals with the courage and knowledge to address youth depression and suicide in our community. The training aims to reduce stigma, shatter myths, and empower individuals to support those dealing with suicidal ideation in our community.
Workshop participants will learn tools to identify warning signs, communicate with compassion, and learn how to connect youth with support and resources.
M.A.D. H.O.P.E. is a collaborative program that includes the Whatcom County Health Department, Bellingham Public School District, the Whatcom Family and Community Network and the Whatcom Prevention Coalition, and is aimed at offering hope through positive action.
A Trusted Adult in the life of a young person can be a powerful protective factor. We encourage students to identify who the Trusted Adults are in their life and to connect with them for support. Click on the button above to learn more!
What we do:
Primary Goals:
No Shame
Reduce stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide.
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Alec & Daylin – One Conversation Saved My Life
Calm Ap – Breath Bubble Exercise
Dreamcatcher – Suicide Prevention PSA
Quotes from Students
The names and faces attached to the stories have been changed to protect privacy, but the experiences are recent, real, and full of hope.


Lynden High School Student

Sehome High School Student

Lynden High School Student
Our Resources*
M.A.D.-H.O.P.E. Materials are being updated! New release: Nov. 1st
Mental Health Resources
MAD HOPE Curriculum Overview
School Year Wellness Plan

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Disclaimer: We are not a crisis response center and are not equipped to respond to crisis. We focus on prevention and do not check messages 24/7. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988

Oliver Trulock
