Legion Post 416 partnered with the Missouri Veterans Suicide Prevention Team (MOVSPT) to host Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training.
The American Legion Post in Farmington, Missouri, is focused on addressing the issues facing service members, Veterans, and their families. On this day, they invited people to learn about suicide prevention. To do this, a post member reached out to a trainer from the Missouri Veterans Suicide Prevention Team (MOVSPT).
MOVSPT is a volunteer network of certified suicide prevention trainers. The team is made up of service members, veterans, military-connected family members. They provide in person, Question, Persuade Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training at no cost. QPR is a nationally recognized course, proven to help prevent suicide.
Attendees learned to recognize the warning signs and clues that someone may be at risk of suicide, how to talk with someone at risk, and connect them to help. Because of Legion Post 416’s willingness to host this training, 10 more “QPR Rescuers” are ready recognize someone at risk of suicide and offer hope.
If your organization is ready to host suicide prevention training, contact a trainer today.
