Free QPR Gatekeeper training w/Tina Kemp (instructor)

What is QPR? The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.

What is a QPR Gatekeeper? A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. QPR Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include *Parents *Teachers *Ministers *Youth *Doctors *First Responders *Mental Health Professionals *And YOU!

As a certified QPR Gatekeeper you will learn to:

Recognize the warning signs of suicide.
Increase awareness of stigma and understand suicide as a public health issue.
Know how to offer hope.
Know how to access local and national referral resources.
Know how to get help and save a life.

You may also like the following events from Muehl Public Library:

• This Thursday, 13th November, 12:30 am, Learn about story quilts from Shari Liesch!

Also check out other Workshops in Seymour, Health & Wellness events in Seymour.