QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training- Virtual (10AM-11:30AM)
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three steps anyone can learn to help prevent 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 program in the United States, and more than 300,000 adults have been trained in classroom settings in more than 40 states.
What will I learn?
- 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.
Please only register if you live or work in Mecklenburg or Cabarrus counties in North Carolina.
NOTE: MHA is offering QPR Gatekeeper training online multiple times each month. Register early, space is limited to 25 participants.
Before the virtual training, an email will be sent to registered participants with Access Instructions and the Zoom link to join the course.
After the class is over, each participant will be asked to fill out an anonymous, confidential course evaluation. Once you complete and return the evaluation, MHA will either mail you one (1) QPR booklet via U.S. Mail or send you access to QPR post-training materials on the QPR Institute website.
Courses with fewer than 8 registered participants 48 hours prior to course date will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by email of any class cancellation.
While this training is offered free of charge, your donation helps us continue providing accessible mental health education to our community. Every contribution directly supports our ability to expand and sustain these important programs.