Have you ever wondered what you can do to help prevent suicide? Participants who would like to be
equipped with skills to help individuals that may be in need are invited to join one of two, free training
sessions on October 25 th . The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training will be offered by Oregon State
University Extension to interested adults and teens. QPR, an evidence-based training program, is
intended to offer hope through positive action.
Participants may pre-register for the 2:00 to 3:30 PM or 5:30 to 7:00 PM sessions at the OSU
Extension/Deschutes County office at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. Space is limited,
so pre-registration is required. Please contact OSU Extension at 541-548-6088 by October 23 rd .
Sessions will be led by Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor of Practice and certified QPR instructor. QPR
training sessions are offered in collaboration with St. Charles Health System, through their suicide
prevention initiative. This basic training program seeks to train individuals who, because of their contact
with those who may be at risk of suicide, are often in the best position to identify and refer people
thinking about suicide to important resources and services.