Native HOPE is a culture and resilience based curriculum developed by Native PRIDE and endorsed by tribal leaders and federal agencies as an effective prevention-intervention program for youth and adults that addresses suicide prevention and the related risk factors including substance abuse, violence-bullying prevention, depression and coping with stress-trauma. The training is delivered in a 3-day retreat for up to 150 participants. A 1-day training of trainers is suggested to prepare adults to assist with the delivery of the training (4-days total). The process utilizes peer-counseling (youth helping youth) and includes comprehensive follow-up, e.g. establishing youth councils, starting talking circles, and sponsoring ongoing prevention activities. The curriculum includes a trainer and participant manual, as well as, DVD for training of trainers.This program is highly effective.
Learning Objectives:

Participants will experience a culture and resilience based curriculum that focuses on suicide prevention and the related risk factors.

Participants will strengthen their personal wellness.

Participants will acquire strategies to replicate the curriculum in their communities.

Participants will strengthen their facilitation and group process skills