Learning three simple steps can help save a life

Suicide is a challenging topic to discuss. Having the knowledge and experience to discuss suicide aids in the process of helping someone who is actively in distress. Centennial Mental Health Center offers a variety of suicide prevention and mental health awareness programs that teach participants how to discuss suicide and the steps to take if they are concerned about a friend, loved one or coworker. QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training teaches a simple three step plan to follow when an individual wants to help someone considering suicide.

Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide is the first step to helping an individual who is struggling. Anyone and everyone should learn how to ask this life saving question. If you are interested in learning the entire process, please register for one of the upcoming virtual trainings. Centennial Mental Health Center will be hosting two opportunities to attend this cost-covered training on April 7 and April 12 from 12-1 p.m. each day via secured Zoom.

For more information or to register, please contact Maranda Miller at [email protected] or call (970) 520-5603.

Centennial Mental Health Center provides behavioral health services to individuals in Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties. Services include a variety of behavioral health service programs, outpatient therapy, community support programs, crisis intervention, emergency response, substance use disorder treatment, and child, adult and family counseling.