March 2, 2026 | By Emilie Jacques
Free suicide prevention and opioid overdose reversal training
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is hosting free QPR and Narcan trainings, on Thursday, March 26 at 11 a.m. Both trainings take place at Copper Shores’ office, 821 Water Street, Hancock. QPR Training takes about an hour to complete, with an optional 30-minute Narcan Training to follow.
All community members from Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Ontonagon counties are invited to attend and learn life-saving skills. Both trainings are tailored for laypersons, including but not limited to businesses, educators, faith groups, healthcare professionals, parents and caregivers.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer; three simple steps that anyone can learn to prevent suicide. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs of a suicide crisis, ask direct questions and connect individuals to appropriate support. Narcan Training teaches individuals how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, how to carry and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone, and better understand the role of harm reduction in the overall opioid public health crisis.
Free registration and more information
Registration is free, but required as seats are limited. Sign up by Tuesday, March 24. For questions or concerns, contact Copper Shores Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson at lsimpson@coppershores.org or at 1 (906) 523-5920 ext. 2062.
