QPR Resources
Question, Persuade, Refer
Ask a Question. Save a Life.
Thank you for joining us tonight for the QPR Training. We hope that you found tonight's session informative and that you can use these stratigies to help support those in need.
According to the resource handed out today,
- Question.....a person about suicide.
- Persuade....someone to get help and.
- Refer....someone to the appropriate resource
QPR is not a form of counseling or treatment. It is intended to offer hope through positive action. Learning QPR can help a person recognize the warning signs, clues, and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prvent a possible tragedy.
Sympathy v. Empathy
Dr. Brene Brown discusses the importance of empathy.
Kevin Hines
Storyteller, Kevin Hines, tells his incredible story of surviving a jump off the Golden Gate Bridge.
Mental Health Support
Mobile Crisis
Call 1-800-634-4673
24/7 Crisis support to help resolve situations including depression or suicidal thoughts
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 988
Hotline for information and support
Teen Talkline
Call:1-866-825-5856
Text 215-703-8411
Email: teentalkline@accessservices.org
Chat line and support for teens with depression and anxiety, open 7 days a week from 1pm to 9pm
Drug and Alcohol Resources
Al-Anon: Local 12-step support group, free, and anonymous for families and friends of person with a drug or alcohol problem
Alcoholics Anonymous of Southeastern, PA: Local 12-step free support group for individuals struggling with an alcohol problem
Aldersgate: Substance abuse education and counseling located in Willow Grove, PA
Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol: The Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol provides a wide range of drug and alcohol services to county residents in the areas of Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery Support.
Narcotics Anonymous: Local 12-step free support group for individuals struggling with a drug problem.
Safe2Say
Have a tip? Contact the Safe2Say Hotline. Students and parents can anonymously report threats and concerns through call, text or through the app.
Call 1-844-SAF2SAY
Download the app by searching SAFE2SAYPA
Report online at SAFE2SAYPA.org
Family Information Series
Coming Soon......
Thank you for joining our Family Information Series for the 2023-2024 school year. We hope you will stay on the lookout for forthcoming information about out upcoming 2024-2025 Family Information Series, "It's Tough to be a Parent."