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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
August 9, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
Soaring for C, is providing free QPR training to the community on August 9th at 5:30pm! The class will be held at the Kilgore Memorial Library. This is a very important tool for anyone concerned about mental health and suicide.
What is QPR? QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
The mission of QPR is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. QPR will train people to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Instructor: Rochelle Geiger
Rochelle is a certified trainer for this program. She has lead this training for several area schools including McCool, York, and York College. In addition, Rochelle has trained several students from 5-12 grades who are identified as leaders in their schools.
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