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Help Save A L ife! Vassar College Counseling Service invites students to join us for a presentation on suicide prevention. When and Where : Friday, February 1st, at 12pm in Rocky 200
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Help Save ALife!Vassar College Counseling Service invites students to join us for a presentation on suicide prevention When and Where: Friday, February 1st, at 12pm in Rocky 200 What: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an empirically validated approach to reducing the risk of suicides. In this hour-long training, you will become a certified QPR gatekeeper, an important part of helping your fellow students stay safe. • Learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to apply three simple steps that may save a life. Presented by certified instructors, each QPR training includes information about: • the problem of suicide nationally and in New York State • common myths and facts associated with suicide • warning signs of suicide • tips for asking about suicidal thinking • methods for persuading suicidal individuals to get help • ways of referring at risk people to local resources Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 30th to counseling@vassar.edu.