CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and provides tools to intervene effectively with those at risk both upstream – before […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. This date also offers a 1-hour Counseling […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. This date also offers a 1-hour Counseling […]
QPR Training is a central focus of the NW PA Veteran Suicide Prevention Program. While our program focuses exclusively on the 15 counties in our region, we are sharing this QPR training opportunity occurring in South Central Pennsylvania. Location: Coyle Free Library 102 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 July 13, 4-6pm. Visit the event […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, […]
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Presented by the NW PA Veterans Suicide Prevention Program and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor Dates: 7/25/23 – 7/26/23 *This is a 2-day training. Participants must attend both days. Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Place: Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) - […]
Please join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at 2pm ET on Thursday, July 27, for their upcoming panel, “A Conversation About Mental Health in the Black Community,” at facebook.com/afspnational. In advance of the launch of AFSP’s new, upcoming suicide prevention education program focused on the Black and African American community, this event will bring […]
The 2023 Suicide Prevention Alliance Conference is designed to meet the diverse interests and needs of attendees (mental health professionals, those impacted by suicide (Attempt/Loss Survivors), teachers, LGTBQIA+, Veterans, etc., while creating a powerful opportunity for networking and learning, and developing powerful techniques to prevent suicide in the community. Join Suicide Prevention Alliance as we […]
- Aug. 18, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-Noon - Center for Victims, 3433 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) - Licensed clinical social worker Dr. Toya Jones will speak to her expertise in trauma-focused therapy during this in-person community education program on the neurological and behavioral effects of violence in children, youth, families and communities. The […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, […]
Butler County, PA QPR Training Learn to recognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Question. Persuade. Refer Identify myths & facts about suicide Ask Questions to assess the situation Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help Refer to a professional for help to get them […]
Butler County, PA QPR Training Learn to recognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Question. Persuade. Refer Identify myths & facts about suicide Ask Questions to assess the situation Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help Refer to a professional for help to get them […]