Area seniors and elder care workers are invited to attend “Question-Persuade-Refer,” a free Cuyuna Area Connections Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Clinic Conference Room in Crosby.

At the seminar, mental health and suicide prevention instructor Destiny Brown will review mental health risks and protective factors specific to the elderly. She is the North Central Minnesota Suicide Prevention Regional Coordinator and a front-line Care Project Lead for Northern Pines Mental Health Center in Brainerd. Resources will be provided following the presentation.

Those attending should use CRMC’s main entrance and will be required to wear a face mask. Sponsored by Cuyuna Area Connections in partnership with CRMC, lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required by Monday, Feb. 6, by calling KariLee Pietz at 218-545-5361.

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