The Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance provides training opportunities to build the knowledge and skills of anyone who hopes to promote mental health and wellness, effectively intervene with people experiencing mental health challenges, and support suicide prevention efforts

Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance

Training Events

Our training events (in person and virtually) are offered throughout the fiscal year. To find the next scheduled event, search below. To schedule an event, contact MHTTA@prevention.org.

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid mentalhealthfirstaid.org/  
Adult, Youth, & Teen 
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about Adult MHFA, Youth MHFA, and Teen MHFA.

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)

QPR qprinstitute.com/  
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 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 help. Each year, thousands of Americans like you are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in about one hour. Learn more about QPR.

safeTALK

safeTALK livingworks.net/training/livingworks-safetalk/  
LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it’s the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. Learn more about safeTALK.


Virtual Classroom

QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, & the Holidays

Thursday, December 05, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Online
Description

While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, it can also be a time of stress, loneliness, and sadness. This time of year can be particularly difficult for folks who experience mental health challenges or those who have experienced loss. Join us for a special QPR training session all about suicide prevention, mental health, and the holidays.  

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and first aid 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 help. 

‘Tis the season for suicide prevention! Get certified as a QPR Gatekeeper and learn strategies to support mental well-being this holiday season and beyond. 
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