QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer – 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to the help they need. QPR, from the QPR Institute<\/a> has been researched and proven to be effective. It is listed on the National Registry of Evidence-Based Practices and Polices (NREPP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check back soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like regular First Aid which can help someone in a medical emergency until help arrives, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) can help someone in a mental health emergency until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves. This evidence based public education program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental illness and suicide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MHFA trainings are offered free to the community through a partnership between the Chester County Office of MHIDD and the Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Youth MHFA<\/strong> is an evidence-based course designed to teach adults who work with youth, how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, or is in crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n **Please note, registration typically closes TEN (10) days prior to class.**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, June 5, 8:30am \u2013 4:00pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> at the Government Services Center, West Chester Registration closes on May 26th<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, June 26, 8:30am \u2013 4:00pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> at the Government Services Center, West Chester Registration closes on June 16th<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fri, May 15, 8:30am \u2013 3:00pm<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> at the Government Services Center, West Chester Registration closes on May 5th<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connections: Trauma and Suicide explores trauma as a risk factor for suicide and conversely, the trauma experienced after the loss to suicide. In one and a half hours, participants learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
QPR trainings are 1.5 hours to 2 hours in length and are offered by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership (CCSPP) members who are certified QPR instructors. If you would like to host a training for a group, please complete this form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nUpcoming QPR Training:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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