SPARK Suicide Prevention

09/10/2025

Su***de prevention - it's about finding joy in living again . . .

09/06/2025

It's time to break the silence and understand that we ALL can be part of the solution to the su***de epidemic. Use the link or QR code below to join us - let's BE the change we're looking for!

08/27/2025

HOPE Institute and the SPARK Team are back with a webinar to help parents and young adults understand some of the issues behind the su***de epidemic, and some of the ways we can disrupt it. Check the comments for registration link!

08/06/2025

My apologies for being so long overdue in giving an update on our su***de prevention efforts. The epidemic continues to grow - it's the second leading cause of death of Gen Z young people according to Dr. Phil.

The HOPE Institute and We Care Partnerships continue to grow our networks, now adding another amazing partnership with Green Heart in Kansas. Together we are building out virtual trainings and education to help more people implement our SPARK concept - and looking for communities who want to host a SPARK in the Park event!

We've recently run across a simple way people can help support this important cause - we call it Coffee with a Cause - and it features a special kind of coffee that can help stabilize moods and improve memory and cognitive ability. Check it out here and let us know if you would like to try it! Or just comment ME!

In this video Coach Rick briefly discusses the epidemic of su***de in our country and how you can help prevent su***de by drinking healthy coffee. If you a...