This QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training will be taught by Ryan Nesbit, Co-Director of Alive and Running Iowa. This organization is volunteer-led and uses funds to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Education is the key to preventing suicide.

QPR Objectives
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

Other components covered in training:
- Statistics
- Suicide loss and grief
- Suicidal ideations
- Resources for suicide prevention

This training is free and open to all.

It will be held in Tendrils Rooftop Garden at Waverly Health Center. Guests may park in the red lot and use the Tendrils Event Entrance near the Center Pharmacy drive-up window. Take the elevator to the fourth floor.