QPR Training

Training to help individuals and organizations to become certified in suicide prevention

3 simple steps

anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide

QPR training equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to recognize the warning signs of suicide, compassionately engage with someone who may be struggling, and help connect them with appropriate support and resources. Participants learn how to Question someone about suicide, Persuade them to seek help, and Refer them to professional and community resources.

Through this training, CWAC aims to create a community where people feel more prepared to notice when someone may be in crisis, respond with compassion, offer hope, and help ensure that no one feels they have to face their struggles alone.

If you’re interested in becoming QPR-certified, please fill out the form below or click here.

Question. Persuade. Refer.

Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide.

Just like CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver, QPR is a lifesaving skill that can be learned. By training in QPR, individuals can recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and learn how to question, persuade, and refer someone to get help.

QPR Gatekeeper logo

According to the Surgeon General’s National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.

Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.

As a Gatekeeper, you will learn how to do the following:

  • Identify and support individuals at risk of suicide through effective questioning, persuasion, and referral strategies.
  • Access resources for yourself or learn more about suicide prevention.
  • Recognize common underlying factors that contribute to suicidal behavior.
  • Identify warning signs of suicide.
  • Connect individuals in crisis with appropriate help and support services.

QPR Training Eligibility:
Anyone can participate in QPR training, although it’s recommended for teenagers and adults.
Course Details:
This one-hour course teaches basic skills that anyone can master.
Cost:
QPR training is offered free of charge, with donations gratefully accepted.
Training Locations:
We typically host trainings in our CWAC training room in Holiday. However, we’re happy to travel to accommodate groups upon request.

Simple! Just fill out the form below and our Gatekeeper trainer, Harleigh Poulson, will get back to you within 48hrs.
If you have basic questions, you can also email Harleigh at harleigh@canineswithacause.org
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In 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17.5 Veterans every day.

 

For some Veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home; the lasting effects of trauma, PTSD, isolation, chronic pain, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life can create profound vulnerability, underscoring the importance of connection, understanding, and early support.

 

– VA 2025 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

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