Omaha Nation Community Response Team
Project HOPE Suicide Prevention
The primary purpose of the Project HOPE will be to serve as the catalyst for preventing suicides among Indian youth through the Omaha Nation Suicide Prevention Initiative. 
This will be achieved by promoting the following foundational prevention efforts:
- Prevent youth deaths due to suicide across the entire “Four Hills of Life”
- Reduce the rates of related suicidal behaviors among the targeted youth population
- Reduce the harmful after-effects associated with suicidal behaviors and the traumatic impact of suicide on family and friends by creating a comprehensive community response
- Promote opportunities and a safe environment to enhance resiliency, resourcefulness, respect, and interconnectedness for individuals, families, and the community
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One specific goal and three supporting objectives will be pursued through Project HOPE:
Project Goal: Provide effective and comprehensive suicide prevention and early intervention strategies for youth ages 10-24 on the Omaha Reservation in Northeast Nebraska.
Objective 1: Implement the culturally relevant, evidence-based approach, American Indian Life Skills Development Curriculum (AILSDC), for youth in grades 6 -12 in both K-12 schools on the Omaha Reservation;
Objective 2: Create effective community partnerships in order to integrate new and existing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies to provide a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention;
Objective 3: Initiate a series of community forums and trainings in coordination with a community media campaign to promote the Omaha Nation Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative; and
Objective 4: Implement emergency response services to promote healing for affected families and the community when a suicide is completed.
Click here to read the ONCRT Comprehensive Community Suicide Prevention Plan