EMPORIUM, Pa. —A Penn State Extension in-person workshop will provide evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors. The workshop is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. June 24, at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 W. 4th St., Emporium, PA.  

 Penn State Extension educators will lead this webinar training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need. 

 Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention intended to interrupt a crisis and direct someone to proper care. Attendees will discuss potential scenarios and engage in active listening and persuasion techniques. 

 Penn State Extension offers this event free of charge. 

 Continuing education credits available 

·         PA EMS – 2.0 Credit Hours (no fee) 

·         PCHA – 1.5 Credit Hours (no fee) 

·         CHES – 2.0 Credit Hours ($10) 

 To get more information, or to register, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/qpr-gatekeeper-suicide-prevention-training or call 1-877-345-0691.