If you found yourself with a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or student in the middle of a mental health or emotional crisis, would you know how to help?
Do you coach young people, assist the elderly, or work with the public? What do you do after asking “Are you okay?”
With the help of skilled, qualified trainers, you can become part of a growing community of people who are getting trained to become a first aid responder to an individual having an anxiety attack, suicidal thoughts, or showing signs of depression.
Anyone 18 years and older can receive training. Free and available in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
Classes
Awareness, Interaction, Direction (AID)
This introductory training teaches you how to approach and help someone in mental distress. Learn to spot signs that someone is struggling, how to interact with them and connect them to support.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)©
Teaches community members how to identify a person at risk of suicide and how to help. Learn to recognize early warning signs of suicide and a 3-step action plan for what to do next. This free, 2-hour training is also available by request for your business, organization or place of worship.
CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means)
Learn strategies to help clients at risk of suicide and their families reduce access to lethal means, particularly (but not exclusively) firearms. This training is also available for free online.
Schedule and Registration
Contact Us
Scott Vu, Prevention Coordinator