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Suicide prevention program focuses on ag community

By Bill Goloski — Posted April 7, 2021

Oregon State University Extensions Services is offering FREE online suicide prevention training for people in the agriculture community. The 90-minute program, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), teaches attendees how to identify the warning signs of suicidal thoughts and get people to lifesaving help. Anyone who works in agriculture is welcome to register for the next sessions:

  • Noon–1:30 p.m., April 6
  • 6–7:30 p.m., April 29
  • 4–5:30 p.m., June 3

Each session is limited to 35 guests. To register and find more details, visit the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/farm-stress.

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