QPR Instructor Training

We invite you to enroll in CareSource’s certification course to become an instructor in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) for Suicide Prevention. This comprehensive training program equips participants with the essential skills needed to teach others how to recognize and respond effectively to suicidal communications, ultimately contributing to the preservation of lives.

During this full-day course, you will explore the history of suicide and contemporary prevention efforts, gaining insights supported by research that underpins the QPR approach. Participants will learn effective strategies for marketing QPR, identifying potential Gatekeepers, and confidently delivering the curriculum. Additionally, through hands-on role-playing exercises, you will practice immediate interventions and referrals, preparing you to address this critical issue with competence and compassion. The training costs $595 per participant through the QPR Institute and unable to be waived.

What’s Included in the Certification:

  • 3-Year Certification to train individuals to become QPR Gatekeepers
  • A QPR Instructor’s Manual and teaching materials
  • Access to print and online pre/post training surveys
  • PowerPoint slides and introductory videos
  • 25 QPR booklets and wallet cards for your training students
  • A continuously updated toolkit with vital information
  • Two insightful books by Dr. Paul Quinnett:
    • Suicide: The Forever Decision
    • Counseling Suicidal People: A Therapy of Hope
  • Ongoing support via toll-free consultation line
  • Periodic emails and brief PowerPoint presentations for continued learning

For additional information, please visit the QPR Institute

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, foster open discussions about suicide, and contribute to vital prevention efforts. Enroll today and become a beacon of hope in your community by emailed Stephanie Stitt, Director Behavioral Health at [email protected].