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HOPE is a Communities That Care coalition uniting diverse community and business partners to reduce risk, strengthen protective factors, and promote healthier outcomes across Montana.

Our mission is to engage Montana residents in building healthier, safer futures through proactive education and prevention that empower individuals, families, and youth.

✦ Prevention

Prevention Works When We’re All In.

Prevention is most effective when communities commit together over time and focus on the following areas:

Education
Education

Awareness
Awareness

Participation
Participation

Training
Training

Consistency
Consistency

Resources
Resources

Sustainable Funding
Sustainable Funding

Our Priority Focus Areas

Mental Health & Resilience

Substance Abuse & Misuse Prevention

Healthy Relationships & Safety

Reaching the Community Where It Matters Most

Schools & After-School Programs

Recreational & Sports Programs

Community Events & Fairs

Sporting Events & Concerts

Daycare Centers

Healthcare Facilities

Businesses & Workplaces

Community Task Forces

What Moves the Needle

Organized campaigns with prevention-specific partners

Engaged community and business leadership

Parent- and youth-focused strategies.

Evidence-based training (online and in-person)

Coordinated media outreach
(social, PR, events, digital)

Real-time data and evaluation

Consistent, multi-year funding

Strong leadership with a collaborative, public-safety-minded approach

Interested in Joining the HOPE Coalition?

Whether you’re a business, community group, or individual, your participation helps strengthen prevention efforts across Yellowstone County.