QPR Training Request
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1 hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional "gatekeepers" the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Gatekeepers can include anyone who is strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide (e.g., parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworkers, police officers). The process follows three steps: (1) Question the individual's desire or intent regarding suicide, (2) Persuade the person to seek and accept help, and (3) Refer the person to appropriate resources. Trainees receive a QPR booklet and wallet card as a review and resource tool that includes local referral resources.
The SOAR Team is offering training to any local group interested in helping to save a life. The types of groups that we can provide training for include but are not limited to students and educational facilitators/teachers, civic groups, fraternal organizations, community groups, local companies and staff, veterans organizations, prevention providers, chambers of Commerce, and collaborative organizations. Please complete this form to request a training for your group.
Requests should be submitted 2-3 weeks in advance of the requested date. Please note that the group size must be between 10-25 participants.