NRCI is dedicated to increasing the understanding of mental health and promoting wellness through:

  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Engagement
  • Connectedness
  • Hopefulness
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QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper

The mission of QPR is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

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Mental Health First Aid

In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, NRCI provides Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to the Chicagoland area. This groundbreaking skills-based course teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges.