Health Education & Suicide Prevention Training

Support your community’s well-being with expert-led education. We speak on a wide variety of topics and are happy to tailor a presentation to the needs of your group.

Schedule a Health Education Event

Health education promotes informed decisions, builds trust, and saves lives. This service offers flexible, high-impact health education for workplaces, schools, churches, and civic groups across our community. From general wellness to life-saving suicide prevention, our Health Educators provide tailored presentations to inform, engage, and empower. Our knowledgeable Health Educators are available to meet the health education needs of your organization.

Whether you’re looking to support your employees’ wellness, strengthen student knowledge, or provide your congregation with vital life skills, The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is here to help you make a lasting impact.

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To schedule a presentation call us directly at 417.334.4544 ext.594 or use our Health Education Request Form, all we need is a bit of info:

Group or organization name
Estimated group size
Topic(s) of interest (we can tailor!)
Contact information

Once we receive your request, a TCHD Health Educator will follow up to confirm the details and coordinate logistics. Presentations can be delivered in person or virtually, depending on your group’s needs. Our health education services are currently offered at no cost to the public.

Call us directly at 417.334.4544 ext. 594 or use our contact form to start the conversation.

Health Education Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our health education FAQ’s:

We have found that most education presentations are successful with a standard classroom size of 25 people or less. But, we can cater to a group of any size. Please be sure to specify the participant count when scheduling a presentation.
Our team has taught countless health education topics over the years. These include, but are not limited to: hygiene, weather safety, food safety, environmental health, tick borne illnesses, STIs, tobacco/vaping, safe sleep, and substance use prevention. If you are interested in a presentation that is not listed here, please call us: 417.334.4544 ext. 594.
All of our presentations are concluded within one hour. Time may very considering questions from the audience. Again, these presentations can typically be tailored to meet the needs of each specific group.
Our highly qualified TCHD staff teach the health education presentations. They are knowledgeable of a wide array of topics.
Our team is equipped to travel anywhere in Taney County to provide health education.

Featured Training: QPR Suicide Prevention

QPR: Question. Persuade. Refer.

This nationally recognized training teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and confidently intervene.

What to Expect:

A one-hour session led by trained TCHD staff
Clear steps for identifying, speaking with, and helping someone in crisis
Engaging, actionable instruction suitable for all audiences
Free training offered to community groups of all types

If you’ve ever wished you knew what to say to someone struggling— QPR gives you the tools to act.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate help, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

QPR In Action!

Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action to help save a life. QPR—Question, Persuade, Refer—teaches practical steps to support someone in crisis and connect them with help. Together, we can make a difference.

What does QPR training look like?

Watch this news story of our QPR team in action.

QPR Featured on Ky3

Interested in bringing this training to your workplace, school, church, or other group? Call 417.334.4544 ext. 594 to schedule or use our contact form to start the conversation.

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