“QPR is considered a gatekeeper training, meaning individuals trained in QPR are better able to identify those who may be at risk but know that means ‘I have to do something.’ I would classify it as a bystander intervention.”Īfter working with Teichmer on the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County, Grenon started planning a way to allow leaders and employees at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to receive the training. “I’m grateful that I am able to do this training with you,” he said. With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, Teichmer, currently the Suicide Prevention Facilitator for Summit Pointe, led the QPR training where he shared his personal experience as a suicide attempt survivor. Individuals trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR Institute defines Question, Persuade and Refer as three simple steps that can help save a life from suicide. To increase suicide prevention awareness, Battle Creek Morale, Welfare and Recreation Family Program Manager and Licensed Master Social Worker Lisa Grenon invited Scott Teichmer, a member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County and Question, Persuade, Refer Institute master trainer, to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ most recent Leadership Summit for a new type of training.
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