FORT WAYNE, IND. (Sept. 21, 2017) – Parkview Behavioral Health and several regional partners will be hosting a series of free suicide awareness and prevention training sessions on Saturday, Sept. 23, also known as “Super QPR Saturday.” QPR stands for question, persuade and refer, a technique used to recognize the signs of someone at risk of suicide, offer hope and get that person the care they need.
“Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, those trained in QPR know how to recognize the warning signs and also save a life,” said Connie Kerrigan, director of community outreach, Parkview Behavioral Health. “We’re passionate about helping those who may be experiencing mental health issues and we’re committed to teaching others how to recognize and respond to a mental health crisis.”
Training sessions are open to those age 18 and older from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. at the following locations:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Noble County Public Library
813 E. Main St.
Albion, IN 46701
Garrett Public Library
107 West Houston
Garrett, IN 46738
New Life Tabernacle Church
609 Patty Lane
Kendallville, IN 46755
IPFW
2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Kettler Hall, room 146
Huntington Youth Services Bureau
1344 Maple Drive
Huntington, IN 46750
Parkview LaGrange Hospital
EMS Building (main classroom)
207 N Townline Road
LaGrange, IN 46761
1 – 3 p.m.
Cahoots Coffee Cafe
218 W Maumee St
Angola, IN 46703
Children’s First Center
1752 Wesley Road
Auburn, IN 46706
Parkview Regional Medical Center
11109 Parkview Plaza Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Conference Room A
Parkview Whitley Hospital
1260 East State Road 205
Columbia City, IN 46725
Classrooms A and B
Parkview Warsaw YMCA
1305 Mariners Drive
Warsaw, IN 46582
Parkview Wabash Hospital
710 N East Street
Wabash, IN 46992
Forum Classroom
To register, email or call Connie Kerrigan at 260-373-7991 and provide a name, phone number and the location of the training for which you are registering.