Date: August 18, 2017
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Workshop begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 12:00 p.m.
Location: Blair County Convention Center, Altoona

Title: Mental Health 101 for Library Staff
Presenters: Marisa Vicere (Jana Marie Foundation) and Heather Moran (Peer Star, LLC)

Attending staff will learn basic information about mental health issues, including how to assist individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis – this includes training in using the QPR suicide prevention method. All attendees completing the training will receive both 3 CE credits and a certificate noting completion of training in the QPR suicide prevention method. Those interested in attending can register directly using this link, and any questions about the training can be emailed to Brady Clemens, District Consultant for the Central Pennsylvania Library District.