About Us
Every life matters. The Hope Institute provides immediate, evidence-based care for individuals facing suicidal crises—because no one should have to wait for life-saving support. Our compassionate team walks alongside you with proven approaches to reduce suicidal ideation, restore hope, and build a path forward.
A Letter from Our Founder
The idea for The Hope Institute came about in the Fall of 2020. The pandemic was in full swing, facilities were at their breaking point (as were clinicians), and there were waiting lists ranging from three to six months out for ongoing outpatient mental health services.
The question that had to be answered was, how do we provide crisis stabilization without continuing to burden a system that is already overburdened? We couldn't continue sending more people to hospitals, and clinicians didn't have room on their caseloads.
What we have found is that we can create a short-term solution to address suicidality and stabilize those most in need.
Individuals struggling with suicidal ideation can come to The Hope Institute to reduce suicidal risk, increase hope, and obtain the ability to safely wait for ongoing outpatient care through stabilization. Our approach is unique, as it is based in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), two of the most effective, evidence-based models currently available for treating suicidality.
The Hope Institute provides short-term outpatient care (6-12 weeks) that includes individual counseling as well as intensive outpatient options, offering up to four contact points per week for those most in need. Our team of highly trained clinicians has a proven track record of reducing suicidal ideation in six weeks or less.
At The Hope Institute, we are here to make sure that you are not alone in your struggles. Our goal is to offer an appointment within 24 business hours of referral to provide the life-saving help our clients need.
Leadership
Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Founder of The Hope Institute (2021).
With over 20 years in healthcare leadership, Mark Reinhard serves as Chief Operating Officer at The Hope Institute.
National Training Directors
With 13 years of clinical experience, Nikki provides clinical therapy and supervision to clinicians dedicated to client care.
A member of the clinical leadership team, Megan engages in clinical therapy, supervision, training, and consultation.
Over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy services and training professionals in mental health care.
Core Values
We meet every individual with empathy, kindness, and respect, recognizing the courage it takes to seek help.
We believe in the power of hope as a catalyst for healing and transformation.
We deliver the highest standard of care through evidence-based practices like CAMS and DBT.
Appointments within 24 business hours—no one should wait for life-saving support.
We partner with clients, families, and the community to foster recovery and resilience.
Honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all we do.
We embrace new ideas to improve outcomes and meet evolving needs.
Support Our Mission
Your donation helps subsidize life-saving care for individuals who might otherwise go without treatment. Every contribution brings hope to someone in crisis.