Spectrum Health adds free suicide prevention trainings to address mental health, well-being
Fremont, Mich., June 9, 2022 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial has scheduled additional suicide prevention trainings, open to all community members. Spectrum Health’s certified trainers will lead the free “Question, Persuade, Refer” training. QPR training is designed to increase the ability to identify people with suicidal thoughts or behaviors and intervene to save a life. The QPR training will teach participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get help to save a life. In addition to sessions already scheduled for June in Grant and Twin Lake, additional trainings are now scheduled for August, September and November in Newaygo and Muskegon counties. The updated list of training sessions:
Previously, Spectrum Health has held free QPR trainings in Fremont, Newaygo and Montague. “Spectrum Health is pleased to offer additional ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’ training sessions to help empower anyone, anywhere, with the tools and knowledge that can help spot individuals in trouble and engage them in ways that can potentially save lives,” said Jena Zeerip, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial community education manager. “Spectrum Health is proud to partner with our local communities so we can address a health need that’s on everyone’s minds, and that’s mental and behavioral health and well-being. Spectrum Health’s ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’ trainings can make a real difference by engaging with compassion, raising awareness and offering hope.” To register: 231.924.3073 or [email protected]
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