MAD HOPE - Whatcom Family and Community Network

Application process

Visit website to access resources and find out about upcoming trainings. Contact to schedule a training for your group.

Service area

Whatcom County, WA

Description

Youth suicide prevention and mental wellbeing program with trainings designed by youth and the community. Training is based on current suicide prevention research, and aims to open up a conversation about suicide, help combat stigma surrounding mental illnesses and suicide, and help others learn how to identify and intervene with a loved one.

Providing organization

Whatcom Family and Community Network

Promotes the well-being of children, youth, and families by convening and supporting communities to build their capacity. WFCN networks for collective action on issues that matter; to develop community capacity through prevention strategies, such as leadership and skill development and increasing healthy activities to reduce substance abuse and other harmful behavior.