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SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR)
DESCRIPTION:Training Details \nDuration2 hours \nCostFree \nApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, ANCC\, ASWB\, and AAPA Category 1 CME. \nQuantity2 hours CE \nProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor \nAudience \nOpen to all community members\, Veterans and their families\, and practitioners across healthcare\, behavioral health\, social services\, education\, first response\, and peer support. \nDescription \nNote: Consider registering for the CALM training offered immediately after this session\, as it complements QPR. \nQPR teaches practical skills that help you become an effective “gatekeeper” who notices warning signs\, starts a caring conversation\, and connects someone to help. You will learn the three core actions:  \n\nQuestion: Initiate a compassionate conversation to explore the individual’s thoughts and feelings about suicide.\nPersuade: Encourage the person to seek and accept professional help.\nRefer: Connect the individual with the proper resources and support services.\n\nConcepts are reinforced with clear examples that fit daily life at home\, in clinics\, and in community settings. The training aligns with best practices\, including asking directly about suicide\, using non-stigmatizing language\, and linking to 988 and local resources. Because suicide affects many groups\, including Veterans and their families\, QPR builds confidence to act early\, reduce risk\, and support safety while professional care is arranged. \nOutcomesParticipants grow comfortable asking directly about suicide\, increase accuracy recognizing clues and warning signs\, and improve the speed and quality of referrals to crisis and community care\, including 988 and local providers. \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize common verbal\, behavioral\, and situational warning signs of suicide\nDifferentiate helpful from unhelpful language when asking about suicide.\nDemonstrate the QPR steps to encourage help-seeking and hope.\nApply a brief referral plan that links to 988 and local resources.\nCollaborate with family\, peers\, and providers to support short-term safety.\n\nRegister Now \nQuestions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2026-05-07-100p/question-persuade-refer-qpr-20260507-1300/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:Training Details \nDuration1 hour \nCostFree \nApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, ANCC\, ASWB\, and AAPA Category 1 CME. \nQuantity1 hour CE \nProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor \nAudience \nOpen to all community members\, Veterans and their families\, and practitioners across healthcare\, behavioral health\, social services\, education\, first response\, and peer support. \nDescription \nNote: Consider registering for the QPR training offered immediately before this session\, as it complements CALM. \nCALM teaches respectful\, practical ways to reduce access to lethal means\, especially firearms and medications\, during periods of suicide risk. The session covers when lethal-means counseling is indicated\, how to introduce the topic\, and how to plan safe storage options that fit a person’s values and daily reality. \nParticipants practice language for collaborative problem-solving and learn how to coordinate with families and care teams. The goal is simple\, safer environments for Veterans and all community members while risk is elevated\, with clear next steps for follow-up and return to usual storage when the crisis has passed. Proposed firearm safety solutions respect individuals’ dignity and their second amendment rights. \n \nOutcomesParticipants gain confidence initiating lethal-means conversations\, identify feasible storage options\, and coordinate follow-up with families and care teams to sustain safety. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify when lethal-means counseling is indicated.\nExplain storage options for firearms and medications during elevated risk.\nDemonstrate respectful language that aligns with personal values and legal considerations.\nApply a short safety plan that includes storage\, monitoring\, and follow-up.\nCollaborate with families and providers to review and adjust the plan over time.\n\nRegister Now \nQuestions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2026-05-07-300p/counseling-on-access-to-lethal-means-training-calm-20260507-1500/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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