Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention Trainings for Winter 2012
Mental Health First Aid Training 
Dates: February 23-24, 2012 | 9 am – 4:30 pm each day (must attend both days)
TRAINING IS FULL -- If you would like to be notified of future trainings, email Sandy Moses: sandy.moses@co.lane.or.us.
Cost: $45 per person
Location: Lane Education Service District - 1200 Highway 99 North, Eugene
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Trainings
Dates: See below
Cost: No charge, but space
is limited -- register early!
Location: Eugene & Cottage Grove; see below
Eugene:
- Thursday, January 12, 3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Lane Education Service District - 1200 Highway 99 North, Eugene
- Tuesday, January 31, 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Lane Council of Governments - Park Place Building, 5th Floor, 859 Willamette St., Eugene
- Friday, February 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon | Lane Education Service District - 1200 Highway 99 North, Eugene
Cottage Grove:
Location: Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove
- Friday, January 20, 12:00 – 2:00 pm [CANCELED]
About QPR
Did you know…
- Every 17 minutes, at least 6 Americans lose a loved one to suicide
- Sixty-six percent of those individuals who died by suicide showed warning signs to family and friends
During this training, you will learn more about:
- The problem of suicide nationally and in Lane County.
- Common myths and facts associated with suicide
- Warning signs of suicide
- Tips for asking the suicide question
- Methods for persuading suicidal individuals to get help
- Ways of referring at-risk people to local resources
Objectives:
- Develop a solid understanding of adolescent brain development research
- Introduce participants to a brain-based model for adolescent decision-making
- Identify actions participants can take to improve student engagement
Registration & Cost
Cost: No charge to attend, but space is limited. Visit our registration site to get registered!
Contact
Sandy Moses, MS [Sandy.Moses@co.lane.or.us | 541.682.3650]
Lane County Suicide Prevention Coordinator