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QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Strategy

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Survivors Handbook

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QPR FAQ

  1. What is QPR?

  2. Who teaches QPR?

  3. Who should take QPR training?

  4. How will QPR help me to be confident in assisting a depressed person at risk of suicide?

  5. How long does training take?

  6. What is the cost?

  7. When can I be trained?

What is QPR ?

QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer - three steps anyone can use to prevent a suicide.  hopes offers QPR training by certified volunteers.

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Who teaches QPR?

QPR is taught by certified volunteers.  Most hopes Board Members have taken the QPR Instructor Certification Program, which was created and developed by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D. of Spokane, Washington.  This allows hopes to teach QPR and increase the number of people in a community that are trained to act in a bold, positive manner to prevent suicide & save a life.

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Who should take the QPR training?

QPR training is not just for professional people.  Everyone that works with people, regardless of their field of employment, can benefit.  It is being utilized more now with school staff, social workers, and even middle and high school classes. 

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How will QPR help me to be confident in assisting a depressed person at risk of suicide?

The QPR training is taught in a format that is clear, concise, and applicable for a wide variety of audiences.  The information is easy to understand and materials are given to the participants, including a QPR booklet with warning signs and a list of resources available in their community.

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How long does training take?

The QPR training is about an hour long, allowing time at the end for questions.

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What is the cost?

QPR trainings are offered free of charge.  Donations are accepted.

When can I be trained?

There are probably QPR trainings coming up in Wisconsin.  Please visit our calendar to find out when and where the next trainings are scheduled for.  If you are interested in having a training occur in your place of work, school, etc., please contact our Webmaster.

 

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Disclaimer: hopes is not a crisis or counseling service. If you are suicidal, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders should be performed by health care professionals. The information on this site is for educational purposes only.