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QPR suicide prevention training available this semester

Update | Tuesday, October 6, 2020

During these times, more people are in crisis, and the instances of suicide and attempted suicide are on the rise. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training so you are prepared to help those at risk.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join QPR training:

Friday, October 9. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, October 15, 2-4 p.m.
Monday November 9, 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1, 10 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, December 9, 1-3 p.m.

Register for the session that works for you on at this link on CougarConnect. Training materials will be sent to you prior to your session.

If you or someone you know are having thoughts of harm to self or others, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Intervention, support, and resources may be found through Netcare Access at 614-276-2273, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or the National Crisis Text Line by texting 74141.  

 

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