QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)

Introduction

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer.  QPR is a nationally recognized suicide prevention program that is designed to save lives through: increasing awareness about suicide risk factors and warning signs, teaching participants how to talk to someone about suicide, and educating participants on how to facilitate appropriate mental health referrals.  Recently, a group of MU faculty, staff, and administrators were trained as QPR trainers.  In just under two hours, these individuals can effectively train groups of students, staff, faculty or administrators to be QPR Gatekeepers.  Once trained, the Gatekeepers will have the knowledge needed to assist a friend or neighbor in crisis.