Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Promotion
Mental Health Promotion & Prevention
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program supports mental health promotion and the prevention of mental illness in our community. We do this through research-based training, local and regional partnerships, and youth engagement initiatives like the Linn County STAND Youth Council.
Regional Collaboration
We are proud to be part of regional efforts to promote mental wellness. Our key partners include the Benton County Health Department, the Lincoln County Health Department, and the InterCommunity Health Network CCO.
Additionally, we participate in the Linn County Mental Health Advisory Board, which helps to shape county-wide mental health policies, programs, and services.
Community Mental Health Training
We offer entry-level mental health training designed to equip anyone—parents, teachers, coworkers, neighbors—with the skills to support individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges.
These trainings are provided by Linn County Health Services and are open to all community members at no cost to participants. Whether you’re looking to better understand mental health or want to make a difference in someone’s life, our trainings are a great place to start.
- Adult Mental Health First Aid is an entry-level training that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid is an entry-level training that teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18.
- QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Question, Persuade, Refer are three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. QPR training provides practical, proven techniques to empower anyone to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Find upcoming training dates and register at linntogether.org/community-training.
Specialized Mental Health Training
The Linn County Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program provides specialized mental health and suicide prevention training tailored to the needs of schools, businesses, and community organizations.
Our offerings include:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST): A hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to signs of suicidal thoughts.
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM): A targeted training for healthcare and direct service professionals on how to reduce access to lethal means for individuals at risk of suicide.
- Mental Health First Aid Specialty Training: Focused sessions designed to support specific populations, including Veterans, Law Enforcement Officers, and Older Adults.
For more information on these training opportunities, email prevention@linncountyhealth.org.
On-Site Training for Businesses and Organizations
Linn County Alcohol & Drug Prevention Program offers QPR suicide prevention training to local businesses and organizations. If you can provide a meeting space and meet the minimum participant requirement, we’ll bring certified trainers and all necessary materials—at no cost to you.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a 90-minute training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond effectively. Hosting a QPR session is a simple but powerful way to equip your team with life-saving skills.
To schedule a training or learn more, contact us at prevention@linncountyhealth.org or call 541-967-3819.
Linn County STAND Youth Council
The Linn County STAND Youth Council is made up of high school students from across the county who work to promote healthy and positive school climates.
Through youth-led media campaigns, peer outreach, and school-based activities, STAND members work to prevent youth substance use while promoting mental wellness.
For more information on the STAND Youth Council, visit Linn County STAND Youth Council or email info@linntogether.org.
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