Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

QUESTION PERSUADE REFER (QPR) GATEKEEPER SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING

Just as people are trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver to help save thousands of lives each year, people are trained in QPR to save a life from a death by suicide. QPR stands for Question Persuade Refer and teaches someone how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis, how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. For more information about this evidence based practice go to https://qprinstitute.com/

KEY COMPONENTS COVERED IN TRAINING:

How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal

How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide

The common causes of suicidal behavior

The warning signs of suicide

How to get help for someone in crisis

COST: FREE for all Howard County Residents & Employees, $10 for all others.

*While we provide this training session to Howard County residents and employees for free, know that it is $29.95 value. No shows or cancellations within 48 hours of the training can impact your ability to register for future trainings. We will also confirm Howard County employment or residency.

 

 

FOR QUESTIONS: Contact Amanda at amanda@grassrootscrisis.org