QPR
Question. Persuade. Refer.
The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper Course in as little as one hour.
Request a QPR presentation for your office, organization, or class by contacting QPR@auburn.edu.
Please note the QPR email is for presentation requests only and is not a counseling services or emergency contact.
WHAT IS QPR?
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QUESTION the person about suicide
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PERSUADE the person to get help
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REFER for help
Reach out to QPR@auburn.edu for more information.
QPR TRAINING INCLUDES
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National and state statistics on suicide
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Myth and facts associated with suicide
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Warning signs of suicide
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Tips for asking questions
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Methods for persuading someone to get help
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Ways of referring to a professional
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Opportunity for Q & A
HOW TO HELP
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Participate in Gatekeeper Training at Auburn
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Become a QPR Facilitator
Additional Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
Local Treatment Referral Resources
Student Counseling and Psychological Services
(334) 844 5123
Auburn University Medical Clinic
(334) 844 4416
Auburn University Public Safety
(334) 844 8888
Auburn University Student Conduct & Advocacy
(334) 844 1305
Auburn University Psychological Services Center
(334) 844 4889
Auburn University Marriage & Family Center
(334) 844 4478
East Alabama Medical Center
(334) 749 3411
QPR Institute
The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.