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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.

WHAT IS QPR?

  1. QUESTION the person about suicide

  2. PERSUADE the person to get help

  3. REFER for help

 

Not a form of counseling/treatment
Teach to recognize warning signs, etc.
To prevent a possible tragedy

QPR TRAINING INCLUDES

  • National and state statistics on suicide

  • Myth and facts associated with suicide

  • Warning signs of suicide

  • Tips for asking questions

  • Methods for persuading someone to get help

  • Ways of referring to a professional

  • Opportunity for Q & A

HOW TO HELP

Certified QPR Instructors

  • Chase Chaplin- Main Contact

  • Tamara Bowden

  • Kwoneathia Boswell

  • Reita Clanton

  • Paul Esposito

  • Steve Glennon

  • Joyce Griffin

  • Eric Hall

  • Katherine Hettinger

  • Venus Hewing

  • Lisa Hollans

  • Dustin Johnson

  • Nicole Linen

  • Allison Love

  • Clint Lovelace

  • Lori McLean

  • Jan-Erin Miller

  • Stephanie Morawo

  • Lindsey Motley

  • William Pope

  • Megan Ross

  • Jamie Sailors

  • Ruthie Spiers

  • Nekita Tingle

  • Hayes Turner

  • Candi Vann

  • Sarah Grace Walters

  • Gwen Ward

  • Levy Whitehead

  • Maureen Young

Additional Resources

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)


Local Treatment Referral Resources


Student Counseling and Psychological Services
(334) 844 5123


Health Promotion & Wellness Services
(334) 844 1422


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

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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.

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