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

What does hopes do?

Find out what hopes accomplished in Wisconsin in 2007 (.pdf)

FAQ about hopes (coming soon!)

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

FAQ about QPR

hopes in the News

hopes Newsletters

Conduct Public Service Campaigns, such as Look Closer. Listen harder.

What can I do to help hopes?

History

hopes was started 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.

Disclaimer

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Disclaimer: hopes is not a crisis or counseling service. If you are suicidal, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders should be performed by health care professionals. The information on this site is for educational purposes only.