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SUMMARY:Fall General Membership Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fall General Membership MeetingPlease join MRPA for the 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting! Hear updates from the MRPA Board\, Council members\, and staff\, and stay connected with what's happening across the association.\nThe workshop and meeting are free for MRPA members\, but pre-registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! Member login required.\nLocation: Casey Community Center\, 810 South Frederick Avenue\, Gaithersburg\nWorkshop:"QPR Suicide Prevention Training" (CEUs pending)\nQPR (Question\, Persuade\, and Refer) is a research-based suicide prevention program that equips participants with practical skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. During this 90-minute session\, participants will learn how to question someone about their feelings and intentions\, persuade them to seek help\, and refer them to appropriate support services. The training builds confidence in responding to individuals who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Participants will leave better prepared to recognize warning signs\, intervene at critical moments\, and connect individuals with the support they need.\nSpeaker: EveryMind staff will conduct the training. EveryMind strengthens communities and empowers individuals to achieve optimal mental wellness through direct services\, education\, advocacy\, and supportive community partnerships.\nPrice: Free for MRPA Members - Pre-registration required.\nSchedule:9:30 am: Registration10:00 am: Workshop11:30 am: MRPA General Membership Meeting12:30 pm: Lunch1:30 pm-3:00 pm: Networking
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Fall General Membership Meeting</u></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;">Please join MRPA for the 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting! Hear updates from the MRPA Board\, Council members\, and staff\, and stay connected with what&rsquo\;s happening across the association.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;">The workshop and meeting are free for MRPA members\, <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">but pre-registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!&nbsp\;</strong>Member login required.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Location</u>:&nbsp\;</strong>Casey Community Center\, 810 South Frederick Avenue\, Gaithersburg</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Workshop</u>:</strong></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;">&quot\;QPR Suicide Prevention Training&quot\; (CEUs pending)</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;">QPR (Question\, Persuade\, and Refer) is a research-based suicide prevention program that equips participants with practical skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. During this 90-minute session\, participants will learn how to question someone about their feelings and intentions\, persuade them to seek help\, and refer them to appropriate support services. The training builds confidence in responding to individuals who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Participants will leave better prepared to recognize warning signs\, intervene at critical moments\, and connect individuals with the support they need.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;">Speaker: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.everymind.org/" style="user-select: auto\;">EveryMind</a> staff will conduct the training. EveryMind strengthens communities and empowers individuals to achieve optimal mental wellness through direct services\, education\, advocacy\, and supportive community partnerships.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Price</u>:</strong> Free for MRPA Members - Pre-registration required.</p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;"><u>Schedule:</u></strong></p><ul fr-original-style="margin-top:0in\;" style="margin-top: 0in\; list-style-position: inside\;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;      tab-stops:list .5in\;">9:30 am: Registration</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;      tab-stops:list .5in\;">10:00 am: Workshop</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;      tab-stops:list .5in\;">11:30 am: MRPA General Membership Meeting</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;      tab-stops:list .5in\;">12:30 pm: Lunch</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1\;      tab-stops:list .5in\;">1:30 pm-3:00 pm: Networking</li></ul></body></html>
LOCATION:810 South Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg MD 20877
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