Every 40 seconds, someone commits suicide somewhere in the world.
Montgomery County is a caring community where suicide can be prevented. For Suicide Prevention Month, Volunteers for Mental Health and Youth Service Bureau are partnering to help make a change. Both are partner agencies of United Way in Montgomery County.
On Sept. 12 and Sept. 14, Sara Clapp of the Youth Service Bureau will lead QPR Suicide Prevention training workshops. The workshops will be held at the Hoosier Heartland State Bank Success Center, 1623 U.S. 231, Crawfordsville.
QPR is an easy-to-understand method of approaching a difficult topic. Clapp will explain three simple steps for those who may interact with an individual contemplating suicide. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and conclude at 1 p.m. Those who request may receive a certificate of completion.
The workshop, materials and lunch are free of charge thanks to the generosity of Hoosier Heartland State Bank and its Shared Values Awards program.
To register for the workshop, visit www.vmhmc.org, or follow this direct link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehxpxZwNvLLkrDYCeMshsw7GnRLrT6vvYdhcV4X123V0hSZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link/.
Questions may be directed to Denise Booher Walker through email at dbw@vmhmc.org or by phone at 765-275-2689.
