Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist
Jan 20, 2026
If you are interested in helping your Ag and Veteran Community
You are invited to join a
FREE virtual QPR suicide prevention training session
This training is for anyone who is, works with or knows a farmer veteran, or farmers, or veterans, or anyone. For many people QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to suicide prevention. Together we can help prevent suicide. During the training, you will learn QPR and why farmers and veterans are more vulnerable to suicide.
Note: Only one training is required to become a QPR certified gatekeeper. Different dates and times are offered in order to accommodate different schedules.
Virtual Training
January 20. 2026 – 2 p.m. Central
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s9YHouEiRBiGEIJxqTo4Mg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.
Length of training is one hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 15-minute practice session and more time for Q & A
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is pleased to offer these QPR training opportunities through the support of a grant from SAMSHA. FVC has provided QPR training and follow-up debriefing opportunities to help anyone to provide assistance in suicide prevention. During the training, you will learn QPR and why farmers and veterans are more vulnerable to suicide.
Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist, is the trainer.