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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is a 60-to-90-minute evidence-based suicide prevention training program by the QPR Institute. Modeled after CPR, it teaches everyday people how to recognize suicide warning signs, ask the life-saving question directly, and connect a person in crisis to local or national support.
Connect Postvention training
Connect Postvention Training is an evidence-based, nationally recognized program designed by The Connect Program – NAMI NH. It teaches professionals and community leaders how to respond safely, compassionately, and effectively after a suicide death to promote healing and reduce the risk of contagion
Adi's Act workshop
Adi's Act (Senate Bill 52) is an Oregon law passed in 2019 that requires all school districts to adopt and publish comprehensive plans for preventing, intervening in, and responding to student suicide. Named after Adi Staub, the law mandates equity-centered mental health support and specialized protocols for vulnerable student groups. School employees must receive training on recognizing suicide risks and safely referring students and families to appropriate crisis intervention services.
Presenters
Karen Pearse Apgar
As an educator, crisis responder, and nationally certified school psychologist, Dr. Apgar has provided training and postvention responses to suicide deaths of students and teachers. As a lead responder, she has experience guiding district and building leadership through the postvention experience and has trained responders in her district and at the county level. She was a long-time trainer of the PREPaRE crisis response curriculum developed by the National Association of School Psychologists. She is also a certified trainer for the Connect postvention curriculum.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate help by calling or texting 988.
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