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Suicide Prevention Training: QPR

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QPR, which stands for "Question, Persuade, Refer", is a nationally recognized suicide prevention program designed to educate persons to recognize and respond to the signs of suicidal thinking or behavior. Research has shown that persons who ultimately attempt suicide often provide numerous direct or indirect clues as to their intentions, and the goal of this training is to recognize these verbal, behavioral, or situational clues and take steps to get the person professional help. The presentation helps persons learn how to ask the suicide question, how to persuade the person to contact appropriate assistance, and how to identify referral options. Once trained, these persons act as gatekeepers for the campus community, informed and ready to intervene on behalf of individuals considering suicide.

QPR Registration

QPR Suicide Prevention Training Request Form

In accordance with recommendations regarding safe practices for COVID-19 prevention, CAPS offers virtual QPR training. Advance registration is required as there is a limit of 20 participants per training. Please sign up for one of the training dates below by completing the QPR Suicide Prevention Training Request Form. We will respond to confirm your participation with the training zoom link.

QPR Workshop schedule

Date Time Location
Thursday, January 19th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, January 23rd 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, January 26th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, January 30th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, February 2nd 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, February 6th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, February 9th 12:00 pm Virtual - At Capacity
Monday, February 13th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, February 16th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, February 20th 12:00 pm Hybrid SSC1
Thursday, February 23rd 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, February 27th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, March 6th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, March 9th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, March 13th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, March 16th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, March 20th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, March 23rd 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, March 27th 12:00 pm Hybrid SSC1
Thursday, March 30th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, April 3rd 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, April 6th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, April 10th 12:00 pm Hybrid SSC1
Thursday, April 13th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, April 17th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, April 20th 12:00 pm Virtual
Monday, April 24th 12:00 pm Virtual
Thursday, April 27th 12:00 pm In-person Health 2