Montana Family Support Program Curriculum 

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) is a 1-hour suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, confidently engage someone in crisis, and connect them to appropriate support. This brief, evidence-based training is designed for anyone—no clinical background required—and provides a simple, actionable framework to help save lives.   

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is a 3.5-hour training from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that equips participants to identify, intervene, and connect individuals at risk of substance use disorders with appropriate care. The course covers evidence-based strategies for early screening, conducting brief interventions using motivational techniques, and making effective referrals to treatment services.

Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB®)  teaches evidence-based strategies for recognizing, reducing, and safely managing aggressive behavior. Offered in multiple session lengths (4-hour, 8-hour or over two-days), MOAB® equips participants with nonverbal, verbal, and physical techniques to de-escalate conflict and respond with compassion across a range of crisis situations.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an 8-hour,  training that teaches adults how to support adolescents (ages 12–18) experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. The course covers common youth mental health conditions, typical adolescent development, and a 5-step action plan for helping young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Motivational Interviewing is a 5-week, interactive course offered through the Colorado School of Public Health, designed to build practical skills for engaging individuals in behavior change. Meeting for 2 hours per week, the course introduces core principles and techniques of motivational interviewing, helping participants learn how to guide conversations with empathy, reduce resistance, and support self-directed change.