QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught Gatekeeper training in the world. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.

The first 20 participants will be eligible to participate in QPR and receive a booklet that contains all the material covered in the class, as well as a certificate of completion at no cost.

1. Recognize the common causes of suicidal behavior
2. Recognize the warning signs of suicide
3. Identify local and national resources to help themselves or someone in crisis
4. Recognize opportunities to bring suicide prevention training to clinical and non-clinical team members within your institution