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May 2023
LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Rural Communities
Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:00 – 12:30 PM PST This session will focus on the lived experienced of LGBTQ+ identifying folks in rural communities across the country. Discussion and dialogue will focus on mental health, the relationship to stress, and more. Register
Find out more »Farm Stress and Suicide: Faith, Place, and Community Health
Tuesday, May 30, 11:00 – 12:30 PM PST This session provides an overview of the USDA Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and highlights the challenges faced by many Americans during Mental Health Awareness Month. A training on farm stress, health and wellbeing will be provided by The Well Church Initiative of Texas A&M Extension, to discuss and highlight tools and resources available to faith and community-based organizations as they support their congregants and communities. Register
Find out more »June 2023
WRASAP Network Quarterly Meeting June 2023 (Zoom)
Join us for the Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP) Network Quarterly Meeting Thursday, June 1, 2023 1:00PM PST | 2:00PM MST | 3:00PM CST | 4:00PM EST This is a 90 minute networking event. High levels of stress are present in agricultural communities. Unstable finances, the pressure of multigenerational farm lineage, injury, chronic illness, harsh weather conditions, and more recently stressors associated with COVID-19 are among the challenges producers face daily. The WRASAP network of partners believes that…
Find out more »August 2023
Entrenamiento sobre la prevención del suicidio de QPR para agricultores y ganaderos (en español)
QPR (Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir en español) es un programa de prevención del suicidio basado en evidencia en el que los participantes están capacitados para marcar una diferencia positiva en la vida de los demás. Al igual que la RCP, QPR proporciona conocimientos y habilidades que salvan vidas para ayudar a alguien en crisis. Un mito sobre el suicidio es que una vez que una persona decide suicidarse, nadie puede hacer nada para detenerlo. La verdad es que el suicidio es…
Find out more »Agricultural Community QPR For Farmers and Farm Families (Free Suicide Prevention Training)
What is QPR? QPR training teaches lay people and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. In this 1.5-hour QPR zoom training, we will provide:– Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression and suicide.– Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.– Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.…
Find out more »September 2023
Agricultural Community QPR For Farmers and Farm Families (Free Suicide Prevention Training)
What is QPR? QPR training teaches lay people and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. In this 1.5-hour QPR zoom training, we will provide:– Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression and suicide.– Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.– Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.…
Find out more »Entrenamiento Sobre La Prevención Del Suicidio De QPR Para Agricultores Y Ganaderos (En Español)
TODOS PODEMOS SALVAR VIDAS. Participe en un entrenamiento gratuito en linea acerca de la prevención del suicidio para la comunidad agrícola. QPR (Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir en español) es un programa de prevención del suicidio basado en evidencia en el que los participantes están capacitados para marcar una diferencia positiva en la vida de los demás. Al igual que la RCP, QPR proporciona conocimientos y habilidades que salvan vidas para ayudar a alguien en crisis. Un mito sobre el suicidio es…
Find out more »October 2023
Agricultural Community QPR For Farmers and Farm Families (Free Suicide Prevention Training)
What is QPR? QPR training teaches lay people and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer. In this 1.5-hour QPR zoom training, we will provide:– Information on the unique challenges farmers face that can lead to stress, depression and suicide.– Examples implementing each QPR component with someone at risk for suicide.– Information on how to help someone at risk of suicide. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.…
Find out more »November 2023
Entrenamiento Sobre La Prevención Del Suicidio De QPR Para Agricultores Y Ganaderos (En Español)
TODOS PODEMOS SALVAR VIDAS. Participe en un entrenamiento gratuito en linea acerca de la prevención del suicidio para la comunidad agrícola. QPR (Preguntar, Persuadir, Referir en español) es un programa de prevención del suicidio basado en evidencia en el que los participantes están capacitados para marcar una diferencia positiva en la vida de los demás. Al igual que la RCP, QPR proporciona conocimientos y habilidades que salvan vidas para ayudar a alguien en crisis. Un mito sobre el suicidio es…
Find out more »March 2024
FREE Online Ag Suicide Prevention Training (QPR)
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention program where participants are empowered to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Similar to CPR, QPR provides lifesaving knowledge and skills to help someone in crisis. One myth about suicide is that once a person decides to commit suicide, there is nothing anyone can do to stop them. The fact is, suicide is the most preventable kind of death, and almost any positive action may save a life.…
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