September Suicide Prevention Classes

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Anaconda Family Resource Center Announces Suicide Prevention

Classes.

No one ever said being a teenager is easy. With the start of a new

school year now would be a good time to check in on our kids and their

mental health.

The Anaconda Family Resource Center will be offering training in the

QPR Institute’s Gatekeeper method of suicide prevention. QPR stands

for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can

learn to help save a life from suicide. Gatekeepers can be anyone, but

include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors,

nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers,

advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are

strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of

suicide.

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save

thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to

recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question,

persuade, and refer someone to help.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If your organization, church

group, or group of friends, is interested in suicide prevention training,

Anaconda Family Resources is taking reservations to have us train your

group. Training takes about 90 minutes and is free!

AFRC is also offering a group training session on Wednesday,

September 27th at a location and time to be announced. For more

information call 406-563-7972 or visit anacondafrc.org for information

and registration.