Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Youth Suicide Prevention Grant
The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Youth Suicide Prevention grant was awarded to the HPPC Suicide Prevention team. Effective June 2006, the grant will be used over a three year period to develop and implement programs to reduce youth suicide. If you’re interested in working to reduce suicides and suicide attempts among youth, GET INVOLVED by contacting Bobbi Bradley (715) 345-5958.
QPR (Question, persuade, refer)
Would you give an hour to save a life? QPR is 60 minute training that teaches participants warning signs for suicide and the three-step QPR method. Like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in a suicide crisis. Also, like CPR in the Chain of Survival from a life-threatening medical crisis, early recognition of warning signs, early intervention, and early professional assessment and care can save lives. Learn how to ask the right questions and save a life! Contact Michelle Nelson, MSW (715) 346-5401 or Pat Rychter, Ph.D. (715) 346-1321 to schedule a QPR training.
Walk For Hope 2009
The HPPC Suicide Prevention team is currently planning the 4th annual “Walk For Hope”. “Walk For Hope” is a 3 mile non-competitive fitness and leisure walk intended to bring awareness to suicide prevention in Portage County. “Walk For Hope” 2006, 2007, & 2008 were a huge success brining in over 600 participants. "Walk For Hope" 2009 is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th at Saint Michael's Hospital. Stay tuned for more information!