September is Suicide Prevention Month - QPR Classes

September 21, 2022 — 

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering QPR during September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, and throughout the fall. Question.Persuade.Refer (QPR) the suicide prevention program that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicidal thoughts, and how to ask someone whether they are thinking about suicide. Participants also learn how to persuade someone to get help and how to refer them to appropriate help. The classes are open to anyone, especially farmers, agribusiness professionals, veterinarians and bankers.

ISU Extension and Outreach will offer virtual QPR classes from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:

Sept. 21 and 28;
Oct. 3 and 19;
Nov. 2 and 16;
and Dec. 14.

Private classes for groups of 15-30 participants are also available upon request.

Pre-registration is required for all programs. To register, go to https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/QPR.

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, award #2020-70028-32728, funds this program.

For more information, contact Demi Johnson at demij@iastate.edu.