Older Adult QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Please sign up if you work with older adults and would like to have the skills needed to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide

QPR teaches three steps that will allow you to help a person during a crisis of thoughts of suicide- Question, Persuade, Refer. In observation of Suicide Prevention Month, please join us to lear how you can be the connection someone needs to survive a crisis of suicide.

This class will focus on older adults. Older adults are at higher risk for death by suicide, compared to other age groups. The signs of an older adult in crisis are often different from those of other age folks. Join us to learn how you can identify and support an older adult during this period of crisis.

At this training we will distribute medication lock boxes, medication deactivation pouches, gun safes, and other materials to help keep our homes safer.

Location Notes: This location is ADA-accessible, including an elevator from the parking garage to the main floor. Parking in the area includes a small parking garage under the library, and free street parking. Nearby transit lines include: 39, 41, 43, 45