Health & Fitness
Free QPR Suicide Prevention Training
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and free QPR Training is being offered on 9/23, 6-7:30 PM. Registration is required.
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, Northborough residents age 18+ are invited to participate in a free QPR Suicide Prevention Training on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 6-7:30 PM at the Northborough Library. The training will be facilitated by Northborough Health and Human Services Social Worker Caitlin Mitchell.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. The nationally recognized training program will teach community members how to recognize the warnings signs of suicide, question a person about suicide, pursaude them to get help, and refer them to the appropriate resource. It will equip you with practical tools to support someone in crisis.
Talking about suicide is difficult, but can be life-saving.
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Please register as space is limited.
