QPR is a 1-hour educational suicide prevention program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Gatekeepers can include anyone who is strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. (https://qprinstitute.com/)

QPR is intended to teach individuals how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, and provides guidelines on how to:

– Question a person about potential suicidal thoughts

– Persuade them to seek help

– Refer them to appropriate professional services