About Us
You've seen the numbers.
1 in 4 teens seriously contemplates suicide before graduating from high school1 in 6 is a "self-injurer" (cutting, burning, etc)
1 in 6 will contract an STI
84% of teen want a closer relationship with their parents, but are unwilling to talk about their pains and fears with them. Behind each statistic is a story left unfinished. So often we are left with unanswered questions. Real questions.
What if we had done something -ANYTHING- to answer those questions?The Vision:
Connect generations to save lives; rescuing teens and young adults from destructive lifestyles and suicide. The Mission:
Through HopeNet 360, volunteers and partners empowered with the resources necessary to reach and impact youth and familes, we will build a network of hope. Who we are:
HopeNet 360 is a non-profit organization commited to connecting generations to change lives. The team at HopeNet 360 is dedicated to providing emotional and spiritual support for young people dealing with self-injury, addiction, thoughts of suicide and depression. Our 3 Functions:
Internet Crisis Chat Center - The conversation begins here.
Awareness - Taking the conversation into our communities.
Education - Helping parents understand the conversation. Our Internet Crisis Chat Center is in partnership with Groundwire.net (Champion Ministries). With them, we provide a safe and confidential place for young people to talk about deep issues with caring, trained adults 7 days a week, around the clock.
If you'd like for us to co-sponsor
Tell your story. The conversation has begun. The conversation inspires hope.
*Statistics compiled from a number of resources including the CDC and Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.