Suicide prevention trainings are designed to teach individuals the warning signs of suicide and how to respond in a crisis situation. GUIDE offers in-person suicide prevention training on the QPR approach. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. More information about this program can be found here.
If you are interested in a training conducted by one of our certified QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructors, please email Associate Executive Director, Mary Kate Chapman, at marykate@guideinc.org.
Mental Health First Aid
Facilitator: Marti Vogt, Perimeter Church and Suicide Prevention Coalition of GA
Date: December 14, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Perimeter Church, Midtown Auditorium – 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097 (Enter at Chapel Entrance)
Cost: FREE
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. More information can be found here.
**Registration is full.**
Facilitator: View Point Health
Dates Offered: January 31, May 14, July 15 & December 15
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Cost: FREE
Register here.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Facilitator: Regions Health Literacy Group
Date: December 14, 2019
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Neighbor to Family, Inc., 2075 West Park Place Blvd, Suite D, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Cost: FREE
Register here.
Facilitator: View Point Health
Dates Offered: March 12 & October 15
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Cost: FREE
Register here.
GUIDE’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.