Training Menu
LiveWell49 is committed to helping all Park County citizens learn how to identify an individual at risk for suicide and refer them to resources.
We offer a variety of trainings for Park County community members, businesses and organizations. These training opportunities are available in a broad range of lengths, styles and price ranges, with some being free of charge. You can explore the different topics LW49 offers below or contact us for information at info@livewell49.org. Currently scheduled training can be found here.
Question, Persuade, Refer
THREE SIMPLE STEPS THAT ANYONE CAN LEARN TO HELP SAVE A LIFE FROM SUICIDE.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
Training: 1-2 hours, free of charge
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. It equips individuals to assist people experiencing mental health crises such as contemplating suicide. The program is typically 8 hours long, but in light of COVID-19, shortened virtual modules will be made available soon.
MHFA is relevant both to professionals who come into contact with behavioral health needs (e.g. primary care, law enforcement, detention officers, etc.) and community members.
Trainings: Offered as 8 hours, 1 day or 4 hours, 2 days. Some offerings are free or based on sliding scale.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. To learn more, download the Mental Health First Aid for Youth one-pager.
Trainings: Offered as 8 hours, 1 day or 4 hours, 2 days. Some offerings are free or based on sliding scale.
LEARN to PREVENT ACEs
THE ACE STUDY (ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES STUDY) IS A SCIENTIFIC STUDY DIRECTLY LINKING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES TO NEGATIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL OUTCOMES IN ADULTHOOD
ACEs can impact kids' health and well-being. They can have long-term effects on adult health and wellness. Their consequences can affect families, communities, and even society. Thankfully, ACEs are preventable. These trainings will help you understand, recognize, and prevent ACEs. Get the insights you need to create healthier, happier childhoods for kids today and bright futures for adults tomorrow.
Training: 1-2.5 hours, free of cost
Circle Of Security
Whether you are struggling with your role as a parent or just want tips on how to be the best parent you can be, Circle of Security is invaluable. Circle of Security is designed for parents with kids aged 0 to 8, but expecting parents and parents with older children will learn a lot too.