The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition is proud to announce:
National Suicide Prevention Week Training Series
All trainings are free, open to the public, and will be held in the Training Center of the United Way of Central New Mexico at 2340 Alamo SE, Albuquerque (south of Yale & Gibson, on east side of street).
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training teaches you how to recognize when someone may be suicidal, and how you can persuade and refer someone to professional help. Visit www.QPRInstitute.com for more information.
No RSVP necessary, light refreshments will be provided.
- 9:30-12:00: QPR Gatekeeper Training for Faith Communities, with Dr. Jana Spalding, open to spritual leaders across all faiths
- 1:00-4:00: QPR Gatekeeper Training for Native American Communities, with Susan Casias, MSW, ASCW
- 8:30-11:30: QPR for Youth Workers, with Nancy Kirkpatrick, Youth Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator, New Mexico Department of Health
- 12:00-2:00: Supporting Survivors of Suicide Attempt, with Sabrina Strong, MPH (bring a brown bag lunch)
- 9:30-12:00: QPR en Espanol (for Spanish Speaking Audiences) Download Espanol Flyer, with Shirley & Jose Villegas, New Mexico Family Network
- 1:00-4:00: QPR Gatekeeper Training for Corrections, with Corrections Officer Michael Hickson
- 12:30-2:00: QPR Gatekeeper Training, with Beverly Bowman, Division of Public Health, Crownpoint
- 2:30-4:30: Supporting Survivors of Suicide Attempt, with Sabrina Strong, MPH
Can’t make it to Albuquerque? We have QPR trainers across the state and the Navajo Nation who can provide free suicide prevention training in your community. Please email us at info@nmsuicideprevention.org or call (505) 401-9382 to request a training.
For more information about becoming a QPR Instructor click here.
