Veteran QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Virtual

The veteran death by suicide rate is over 50% higher than non-veteran US adults. 73% of veteran suicide deaths involved a firearm.

~ Get Trained to Save Lives ~

• Location: Virtual via zoom, a link to register for the Zoom meeting calendar invite will be sent in your Get Trained to Help booking confirmation email
• This free virtual 2.5 hour Veteran QPR course will include information about:
  • Veterans and risk factors that may contribute to the higher rate of suicide
  • How firearms add additional risk and steps we can take to lower that risk without infringing on firearm owner rights
  • How firearm owners lead the way in firearm safety, and together we can make a difference in preventing suicide.
  • The course will also provide QPR training, a nationally recognized suicide prevention practice. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
• This FREE training is hosted by Washington County Veteran Services and is open to all community members.

Safety, please note:

Some of the content of the curriculum may activate troubling feelings and thoughts. The class is not a form of counseling, therapy, or support group. It is up to your discretion to decide whether attending QPR training is ok for you at this time.

• If you are a suicide loss or attempt survivor, we suggest delaying taking QPR for at least one year.
• If you have questions about whether this class is a good fit for you at this time, please email the coordinator (listed below) at least two days prior to the class.
• If you are currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact one of the following (available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week):
  • Washington County Mental Health Crisis Line: 503-291-9111
  • Clackamas County Mental Health Crisis Line: 503-655-8585
  • Multnomah County Mental Health Call Center: 503-988-4888
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call, text, chat): 9-8-8

Cancellation: If you’d like to cancel your class registration, please go this link: https://gettrainedtohelp.com/account/, or email the coordinator (email address listed below) as soon as possible.

For questions, please contact the training coordinator:
Lani McQuilkin (she/her)
Email: Lani_McQuilkin@washingtoncountyor.gov
Washington County Behavioral Health