Talking about suicide can be difficult, for the person experiencing suicidal thoughts, or their concerned friend or family member. In fact, the difficulty is so great that people who are considering suicide often speak in “coded messages.” They might make indirect statements like, “You won’t have to worry about me much longer,” or “Everyone would be better off without me.” QPR, which stands for Question Persuade Refer, teaches people to recognize suicide communications and actions, intervene safely and confidently, and connect the person in need to the right help.

To learn more about QPR, visit lcbmh.org/qpr.

This 90-minute class is FREE and open to any ages 16+ who lives or works in Lorain County. Each participant will certified as a QPR Gatekeeper, and will receive a kit of local resources.