Trainer
QPR

Deb Casello is a master-level trainer in the evidence-based suicide prevention program, QPR. She first became involved in crisis and trauma support in 2008 and has assisted police and fire departments in both Alaska and Nevada, providing on-scene survivor support following a death in the community. Deb founded and directed the statewide suicide prevention outreach, You Are Not Alone, and was able to bring YANA to communities across Alaska by working for the Alaska Department of Education through the University of Alaska. Along with a degree in Communications, she was certified as a trainer in Mental Health First Aid and Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefing. Deb worked at Georgetown University Hospital and, while there, provided suicide prevention training to the University Pastoral Care and Residential Minister staff members. Deb furthered her expertise as the manager of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, serving as the National Military Survivor Helpline, and Development Team Manager of Community Outreach.