QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) and Narcan Training
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What is QPR?
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -- 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
As a QPR-trained individual you will learn to:
- recognize the warning signs of suicide
- know how to offer hope
- know how to get help and save a life
In this course, you will learn:
- Early recognition of suicide warning signs. The sooner warning signs are detected and help sought, the better the outcome of a suicide crisis will be.
- Early QPR. Asking someone about the presence of suicidal thoughts and feelings opens up a conversation that may lead to a referral for help.
- Early intervention and referral. Referral to local resources for evaluation and possible referral is critical, as most people thinking about suicide are suffering from an undiagnosed and/or untreated mental illness or substance abuse disorder for which excellent treatments exist. Also, the offering of hope and social and spiritual support can often avert a suicide attempt.
QPR is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. It is also an action plan that can result in lives saved.
This program is offered free of charge through a community partnership between East Granby Youth Services, the Farmington Valley Health District, and the East Granby Public Library. We kindly ask that you register in advance to help us plan accordingly.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 pm
East Granby Public Library - Large Conference Room
This course includes Narcan training to avoid opiod overdose.
About the instructor
Justine Ginsberg, RN, BSN, is the Community Health Coordinator for the Farmington Valley Health District and has been actively promoting mental health in the community since 2014. She serves as the Program Director of Resilience Grows Here (RGH) and is certified to teach QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) as well as all Mental Health First Aid courses. Known for her warmth, enthusiasm, and engaging presence, Justine is a pleasure to listen to and learn from.