Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
3 steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.
IT'S TIME TO BREAK THE SILENCE!
QPR Gatekeeper Training equips you with tools to have difficult conversations that matter.
Recognize the warning signs of suicide
Learn how to talk with someone who may be at risk for suicide and persuade them to get help
Refer individuals to appropriate resources for help and intervention
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What is a Gatekeeper?
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, police officers, and community members.
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QPR is the most widely taught suicide prevention training in the world.
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What Will You Learn?
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How to ask if someone is thinking about suicide
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How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
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The common causes of suicidal behavior
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The warning signs of suicide
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How to get help for someone in crisis​
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Myths about suicide
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What is QPR's Mission?
The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
