Your Life Matters: A Look at Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health. Part 3

By on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

NORTHEAST OREGON โ€” โ€œWelcome to โ€˜Your Life Matters,โ€™  a special project from the Elkhorn Media Group where we embark on a journey of compassion, understanding, and hope. In this space we aim to shed light on a topic that often lingers in the shadows: suicide awareness. Here, we believe in the power of conversation to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and create a supportive community for those who need it most.

Each month, weโ€™ll share personal stories of resilience, expert insights, and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of mental health. Our goal is to foster empathy, dispel myths, and provide a beacon of hope for those who may be struggling.

Joe Hathaway recently spoke with Haley Hueckman, A Prevention Supervisor from New Directions Northwest in Baker City about a specialized training called Question, Persuade and Refer โ€“ or QPR โ€“ which teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn that can help save a life from suicide.

If you want to learn more on QPR training, you can contact Haley at New Directions at (541) 523-7400. If you or someone you know is in crisis, New Directions has a 24-hotline to speak with someone at (541) 519-7126.

Join us next month for another conversation on suicide awareness and prevention, as we as a community tackle this tough, but extremely important topic together. 

Remember, your life matters, and so does the conversation surrounding it.