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QPR Gatekeeping Training
The Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation hosts official QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training sessions quarterly. These evidence-based trainings, developed by the QPR Institute, equip community members with the skills to recognize warning signs and intervene effectively in crisis situations.
What is QPR?
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
Training Details
Schedule: Quarterly sessions (dates announced on our events calendar)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Format: Interactive training with certified QPR instructors
Certification: Participants receive an official QPR Gatekeeper Certificate valid for two years
Cost: Free to all community members
Location: (see upcoming events for details)
What You'll Learn
• How to recognize the warning signs of suicide
• How to offer hope to someone in crisis
• How to get help for someone in need
• Myths and facts about suicide
• How to ask the suicide question
• Persuasion techniques for seeking professional help
• Referral resources and how to create a safety network
Who Should Attend
This training is open to all community members age 16 and older, including:
• Parents and family members
• Teachers and school staff
• Religious leaders
• Healthcare workers
• Community volunteers
• Concerned friends and neighbors
• Anyone wanting to make a difference
When is the next training session?
Space is limited for each quarterly session. Register early to secure your spot and become part of the network of QPR-trained gatekeepers helping to prevent suicide in our community. The next event will be held on “DATE-TIME”.
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