Training & Events

Trainings

Equip yourself to respond to a person considering suicide. Upcoming sessions will be listed below the descriptions. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to drop us a note on our contact page.

QPR

QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for suicide for help.

Request a QPR class
for your organization

Request QPR booklets

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to struggling young people. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

Youth Mental Health First Aid- Online, May 16, 2025 from 9:00-4:00

QPR Classes Salem Health CHEC Center

May 22,2025 5 to 7pm

September 18,2025 5 to 7pm

December 11,2025 5 to 7pm

Spanish QPR ONLINE – FREE May 30, 2025 9:00am

Upcoming Training Opportunities

It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health– Contact Kelly to schedule a presentation @kmartin@co.marion.or.us

Sources of Strength– Sources is A best practice suicide prevention project that moves beyond singular risk factors to focus on multiple sources of supports (strengths). Increasing help seeking behaviors and promoting connection to peers and caring, safe adults. Training and possible funding for school/community organizations, please click the link to fill out an interest form.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention– Several Classes available around Suicide Prevention and Mental health

Suicide Prevention for Latine Communities– Free online training for mental health professionals

Community Events

May 3, 2025 – YMCA Mental Health Awareness Workshops-FREE– choose from sev

Coalition Meetings

January 21, 2025- 3:00-4:30

*3160 Center St. NE, Salem, Or. 97301

April 15, 2025-3:00-4:30

*1407 Monmouth Independence Hwy, Monmouth, Or. 97361 (Behind Roth’s )

July 15, 2025- 3:00-4:30

*3160 Center St. NE, Salem, Or. 97301

October 21, 2025- 3:00-4:30

*1407 Monmouth Independence Hwy, Monmouth, Or. 97361 (Behind Roth’s)