Columbia County Suicide Awareness and Prevention team is made up of several local organizations to include Columbia County Community Connections and Augusta University. This team actively works to train individuals on QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer). This training teaches individuals the skills needed in order to provide help to someone they feel may be experiencing a life threatening crisis. For more information on QPR and how to sign up for the next training or to attend the next team meeting, please email Chaz Saltzman at csaltzman@connectcolumbia.org.

If you or a loved one are currently experiencing a crisis, you can dial or text 9-8-8 from any phone for immediate help. This is a national lifeline that will connect you with a caring counselor who can help provide emotional support in a moment of need.