What is QPR
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a behavioral intervention that focuses on getting a distressed student/individual referred for professional help. Since QPR’s launch in November of 2006, thousands of students, faculty, and staff have gone through the training from many different units on campus.
QPR is intended to teach individuals who have a lot of contact with students (e.g., faculty, staff, friends) how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and provide guidelines as to how to Question a person about suicidal thoughts, how to Persuade them to get help, and how to Refer the person for help.
The QPR two-hour training includes: an overview of national, state, and University of Michigan-specific statistics regarding suicide; the myths versus facts; identifying behavioral, verbal, and situational warning signs; and practicing concrete tools in which to help someone who is in distress.
If you are interested in QPR training for your unit or student group, please go to the QPR request form. During the academic year, we do receive a large number of requests. Therefore, please contact us AT LEAST 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT DATE. We will do our best to accommodate your specific requests and arrange for one of our QPR-trained staff to provide the training for your staff, faculty, or student group.
Campus Training Resources
- Get trained in QPR
- Learn about firearm safety
External Training Resources
External Conferences