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LUK’s Community Education trainings in Central Massachusetts teach the general public about the impact of childhood trauma, how to prevent suicide, and what to do if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.

Below are some of our available suicide prevention and mental health trainings. You can also find our training catalog here. (Click here for the Spanish version of our training catalog.) If you are interested in hosting a training for your organization, contact Training@luk.org, call 800-579-0000, or visit https://luktrainingrequest.freshdesk.com/support/tickets/new to submit a request.

[Download the North Central MA printable brochure here.]

[Download the South Central MA/Worcester County printable brochure here.]

Community Education Programs We Offer

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

1 hour, ages 16+
Virtual or In-Person

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 First Aid 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.

SafeTALK

3 hours, ages 15+
In-Person

SafeTALK is a half-day suicide prevention training. Participants learn to recognize thoughts of suicide, how to engage someone with thoughts of suicide, and how to connect them to resources for further support while applying the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, KeepSafe.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Hours vary by training type, ages 18+
Virtual, In-Person, or Blended

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for people who interact with adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Participants will learn common mental health challenges for youth and a five-step action plan. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Hours vary by training type, ages 18+
In-Person, Virtual, or Blended

Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults 18 and older. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support and help connect a person with appropriate care. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Specialty Modules – Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education and Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety – are also available.

Make a Referral

You can reach out to LUK’s Central Referral Department to find services that match your needs. One of our staff will then call you to gather the information needed to get you set up with services.
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