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Free Suicide Prevention Training

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training is being held at Trinity Church in Northborough on March 22. Please register.

Trinity Church is hosting a free QPR Training for community members 18+ on Sunday, March 22, 11:30 AM-1 PM at the church located at 23 Main Street, Northborough.

Space is limited so please register early at www.tinyurl.com/QPRtrinity

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. The nationally recognized training program will teach community members how to recognize the warnings signs of suicide, question a person about suicide, persaude them to get help, and refer them to the appropriate resource. It will equip you with practical tools to support someone in crisis.

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Talking about suicide is difficult, but can be life-saving. QPR is often referred to as β€˜the CPR of mental health’.

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