Older Adult Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – In-Person – Portland

QPR teaches three steps that will allow you to help a person during a crisis of thoughts of suicide- Question, Persuade, Refer. In observation of Suicide Prevention Month, please join us to learn how you can be the connection someone needs to survive a crisis of suicide.

This class will focus on older adults. Older adults are at higher risk for death by suicide, compared to other age groups. The signs of an older adult in crisis are often different from those of other age folks. Join us to learn how you can identify and support an older adult during this period of crisis.

At this training we will distribute medication lock boxes, medication deactivation pouches, gun safes, and other materials to help keep our homes safer.

Training location:

Multnomah County Library – Hillsdale

1525 Southwest Sunset Boulevard Portland, OR 97239

Location Notes: This location is ADA-accessible, including an elevator from the parking garage to the main floor. Parking in the area includes a small parking garage under the library, and free street parking. Nearby transit lines include: 39, 41, 43, 45

Safety: QPR teaches a specific suicide prevention first aid intervention. Some of the content of the curriculum may trigger troubling feelings and thoughts. The class is not a form of counseling, therapy or support group. If you are a suicide survivor or have experienced a loss by suicide, we suggest delaying taking QPR for at least one year. If you are currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact one of the following:

Clackamas County Mental Health Crisis Line: 503 655-8585
Multnomah County Mental Health Call Center: 503 988-4888
Washington County Crisis Line: 503 291-9111
the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
All lines are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

If you have questions about whether this class is a good fit for you at the present time, please email the Coordinator/Trainer (below) at least two days prior to the class.

For questions, please contact:

Laurel S.B. Wonder, MSW, QMHP
Preferred Pronouns: She/They
Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist
Behavioral Health Division
Multnomah County

laurel.s.b.wonder@multco.us