Training Opportunities

Johnson County Mental Health Center delivers various presentations and trainings to the community, staff and Johnson County schools. 

ASIST

ASIST

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for anyone 16 years of age or older who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, teammates and formal caregiving roles.

Mental Health First Aid

Mental health first aid from National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 8-hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. 

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer)

QPR institute logo

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR's mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This training provides quality education, and empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.