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Posted on: July 22, 2025 | Last Modified on: August 19, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Question - Persuade - Refer: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention

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Newington Human Services is teaming up with Wethersfield Social, Youth, and Senior Services to bring you QPR: Community Helper Training for Suicide Prevention. The QPR Community Helper course is taught in a clear, concise format using the latest in educational technology and practices. The course takes approximately one hour to complete.

KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:

  • How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
  • How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
  • The common causes of suicidal behavior
  • The warning signs of suicide
  • How to get help for someone in crisis

This virtual training will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The training is scheduled from 6pm - 7:30pm to allow time for question and discussion afterwards. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the training, valid for 3 years.

Please contact Newington Human Services at 860-665-8590 if you have any questions.

Register for Training Here!
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