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QUESTION, PERSUADE AND REFER (QPR)

If someone close to you talked about wanting to end their life, what would you do?  QPR is an introductory training for anyone wanting to learn how to help a person with thoughts of suicide.  Participants learn how to identify the warning signs, how to approach and inquire and how to connect the person with supports by following three simple steps – Question, Persuade & Refer

Participants will also learn about the prevalence of suicide, risk factors, and common myths about suicide.  The training includes a booklet that summarizes the training and a list of helpful local, state and national resources. This proven training is widely used.

Training Category: Suicide Prevention Length: 2 hours
Offered for ages: 18 and over Location: In Person & Online
Skill Level: Introductory Cost: Free tuition
Language: English and Spanish

 

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What you will learn in this two-hour course:

  • Warning signs of suicide
  • Starting a safety conversation with the person having thoughts of suicide
  • How to persuade the person to get help
  • Referring and connecting the person with support
  • Offering hope to the person

What to expect:

  • Audio/video presentation
  • Opportunities for group discussion and practice
  • Earn three year certification
Requesting a QPR for your group or organization

QPR is the only training that we can provide specifically for your workplace, community group, school, faith community or other gathering place. Trainings are scheduled upon request for groups of at least 15 people. To schedule one, please complete the QPR request form and allow at least 3 to 4 weeks advance notice so that we can identify a mutually agreeable time for the two hour class.

To schedule a QPR Class, please contact the appropriate coordinator for the county where you would like to hold the training:

  • Clackamas County:      Kathy Turner              KTurner@clackamas.us                                           503-742-5962
  • Multnomah County:     Scott Vu                       scott.vu@multco.us                                                  971-442-5640
  • Washington County:    Zev Braun                   SuicidePrevention@washingtoncountyor.gov     971-727-7315

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This website was created to provide suicide prevention and behavioral health information and training resources for people who live and/or work in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties of Oregon. It is maintained by staff in these three counties through the Tri-County Collaborative.
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