Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in Oregon. There is help and there is hope.
We are committed to changing this statistic. Supporting people through a moment of crisis can help them build resiliency. You don't need to be an expert to be a part of this work -- just a good listener. If you notice someone who might be struggling -- start a conversation. This training gives you the tools to effectively engage in this conversation.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. The skills you learn at QPR training will help you recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and refer them for additional support. QPR training is a little like CPR training. Just like you don't need to be a licensed paramedic to administer CPR, you don't have to be a licensed counselor to help a person who is thinking about suicide.
This training is beneficial to anyone who works in our district or lives in our community. This training is designed for parents and community members. Of course, district staff are welcome to attend as well.
We have 5 certified trainers in our district. Our trainers are:
-- Brittany Bucholz -- School Social Worker (Middle Schools)
-- Sarah Hiatt -- School Social Worker (Primary Schools)
-- Lisa Lewis -- School Social Worker (Primary Schools)
-- Cheryl Wilson -- School Social Worker (West Linn High School)
-- Lindsey Brunken -- Mental Health Specialist (Wilsonville High School)
Workshop Dates and Locations:
May 8, 5:30pm-7:30pm at District Office
May 16th, 5:30pm-7:30pm at District Office
May 23, 5:30pm-7:30pm at District Office
May 30th, 6:00pm -8:00pm at Family Empowerment Center: Presented in Spanish
Location:
District Office- Board Room, 22210 SW Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR 97062
These trainings will be presented in English. May 30th will be presented in Spanish.
**QPR recommends if you have been affected by suicide in the past 6 months that you wait to attend until a future training.**
Please use this form to sign up for the workshop. This workshop will be limited to 35 participants. There will be additional workshops this school year. You can also find free community workshops at:
www.gettrainedtohelp.com