Suicide Prevention

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department has certified Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) instructors available to provide training to businesses and organizations. QPR is a 60-90 workshop that teaches individuals the tools that they need to effectively intervene on behalf of those who are suicidal or in-crisis. Key components covered in the training include:

• How to question, persuade and refer someone who may be suicidal

• How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide

• Common causes of suicidal behavioral

• Warning signs of suicide

• How to get help for someone in crisis

If  your school, organization or business is interested in learning more about QPR training available from Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department, please call (402) 529-2233.

Nebraska and National Suicide Statistical Data Reports:

Nebraska Suicide Facts and Figures: 2018

Nebraska Veteran Suicide Data Sheet 2015

VA National Suicide Data Report - Updated June 2018

Updated 06/2021