Suicide Prevention and Support

Suicide Prevention Training

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) is an evidence-based training to help anyone learn how to recognize sings and active intervention to prevent suicide. Appleseed staff are certified trainers in the QPR approach to suicide prevention and are available to help individuals and organizations effectively intervene on behalf of suicidal and in-crisis individuals.

Question a person about suicide
Persuade someone to get help
Refer someone to the appropriate resource

Benefits of QPR

Learn how to question, persuade, and refer someone who may be suicidal
Learn where to get help for yourself or someone else in crisis
Learn more about preventing suicide
Learn common causes of suicidal behavior
Learn the warning signs of suicide

Program Goals

Reduce suicidal behaviors
Save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training
Know the signs of crisis
Empower all people
Make a positive impact on people's lives

Visit www.QPRinstitute.com for more information.

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