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September 2022
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…
Find out more »January 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…
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) enseña a las personas cómo detectar señales de que un amigo, vecino o miembro de la familia está luchando emocionalmente. Similar a la RCP, el taller de QPR brinda conocimientos y habilidades que salvan vidas para ayudar a alguien en crisis. ¿Quién debe asistir? Familiares y amigos Veterinarios Banqueros y asesores financieros Distribuidores de equipos…
Find out more »February 2023
WRASAP NETWORK QUARTERLY MEETING FEBRUARY 2023 (ZOOM)
Join us for the Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP) Network Quarterly Meeting Thursday, February 23, 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 »March 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…
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) enseña a las personas cómo detectar señales de que un amigo, vecino o miembro de la familia está luchando emocionalmente. Similar a la RCP, el taller de QPR brinda conocimientos y habilidades que salvan vidas para ayudar a alguien en crisis. ¿Quién debe asistir? Familiares y amigos Veterinarios Banqueros y asesores financieros…
Find out more »May 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…
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 »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
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