Your Life Matters: A Look at Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health. Part 3
By Joe Hathaway on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
NORTHEAST OREGON — “Welcome to ‘Your Life Matters,’ 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, we’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 – or QPR – 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.
