QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This popular, evidence-based, nationally recognized training is modified for faith communities using supplementary material from the QPR Institute and can be provided in approximately 90 minutes.
The mission of E9:4 is to equip the Christian Church to prevent suicide through training, consulting, and resources. E9:4 was launched in 2022 by Justin Gabriel Powlison, a mental health and suicide prevention expert. Justin has a B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Pastoral Counseling. He has worked in the Mental Health field since 2006 and has 8+ years of Suicide Intervention and Prevention experience. Justin is a certified Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) trainer.
To register visit https://nccumc.org/leadership/event/qpr/