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The Counseling Center offers free QPR training on a monthly basis and upon request. QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer—three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone for help. We would like Buffalo State to be a community of upstanders as opposed to bystanders. It is a myth that asking if a vulnerable person is considering suicide gives that person the idea. Instead, it lowers anxiety, opens up communication, and lowers the risk of an impulsive act. The goal is not to be a counselor but to listen and know where to refer a struggling person for professional help. Help is available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 273-TALK (8255). We can create a safety net for our community by listening nonjudgmentally and instilling hope.

Workshops will be conducted in Weigel Health Center 203 (second floor) from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. February 12, March 10, and May 5. Look for additional QPR trainings in April for Mental Health Awareness Week. Additional trainings are available for classes or other campus organizations upon request.

 Ask a question, save a life---be an upstander!