Veteran QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Please join us for this FREE training event! We will have complimentary light snacks and appetizers courtesy of a Thrivent Action Team!
Veteran, nonprofit, business groups, and community members (adults) interested in training and learning skills about suicide prevention strategies are welcome to register and attend. All who attend and complete this in-person training will receive a QPR Gatekeeper certificate. The training itself will take about 1 hour. What is QPR Training?
"KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:
How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
The common causes of suicidal behavior
The warning signs of suicide
How to get help for someone in crisis"(QPR Institute, 2023).
Training and certification will be provided by VORP staff of the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs. We will have more information about our mission: the Fox Valley Veterans Council Veterans Emergency Fund, the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program, and other relevant community resources.
Thank you to Cal Stammer and his team with the WDVA for facilitating this training, Thrivent Action Teams for the appetizers, and the Grand Meridian for your in-kind donation of the venue and all your past support for our mission!
*NOTE: Fox Valley Veterans Council’s monthly meeting will follow and start promptly at 6:00 PM after this training event. A social event will follow after that at approximately 7:00 pm. Guests are welcome to join both to learn more about our mission or to connect with other attendees. However, if you need to go, that's okay. We'll keep all registrants updated about Fox Valley Veterans Council's ongoing news, future events, resources, and other opportunities for local veteran families through our digital newsletter and emails.
Thank you for your interest and support.
If you or a veteran you know is experiencing a crisis in need of help, please call, text or message the Veterans Crisis Hotline at 988 then press 8.