NOTE ABOUT COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:

While we have suspended most in-person trainings at this time, free virtual options are available:

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) basic suicide prevention

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is offering these trainings remotely. If you are interested, coordinate a group through:

Austin Lucas, Program Director, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

614-429-1528 (Office)

austin.lucas@ohiospf.org

Mental Health First Aid 

Fill out the form at https://mhaohio.org/get-help/mhfa/.

QPR 

QPR, which stands for Question Persuade Refer, teaches people to recognize suicide communications and actions, intervene safely and confidently, and connect the person in need to the right help. Short, simple training that can be offered in about an hour.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Learn to recognize and confidently handle a young person’s mental health crisis or need. 8-hour certification course.

Adult Mental Health First Aid

You are more likely to encounter someone having a mental health crisis than encounter someone having a heart attack. Earn a professional credential in Mental Health First Aid and learn about how to react and what to do if someone is struggling. Join our e-news list for notification of our next training. 8-hour certification course.

ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Learn life-saving skills and earn a certification in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). For FREE, earn the same credential that many military officials and health workers receive. It boosts your resume and communication skills—and requires NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. 16-hour certification course.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training for law enforcement personnel

Learn how to deescalate an encounter with a person experiencing a mental health crisis, and get a personal perspective and insights from people who live with mental illness.

We can also tailor a presentation or training to fit your needs. Review our Request a Speaker page for more information.