QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
In this class, attendees learn to recognize and respond when a person is experiencing a suicide crisis. Participants will learn the warning signs of suicide, how to ask a person the “suicide question,” how to persuade someone to stay alive, and learn about finding and accessing local resources. QPR training is nationally recognized and holds the same weight as CPR certification.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
This interactive class is designed for those who want to enhance their understanding of mental health and help support those with mental health challenges. MHFA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Compassion Fatigue
This workshop prepares trainees to understand when compassion fatigue sets in, how to fight fatigue with compassion, and the tools to create a personalized wellness plan.
De-escalation
This training equips attendees with the skills to diffuse potentially dangerous situations. Participants will learn how the brain functions during crisis, the goals of de-escalation, non-verbal and para-verbal clues, and the lay steps towards rapport with someone in crisis.