Question, Persuade, Refer - Suicide Prevention Training

QPR is a training program designed to enhance the general awareness about suicide through public education. Whether a teen or elder adult, we can all become aware of the warning signs of suicidal thoughts and learn three basic intervention skills that can help avert the tragedy of suicide.
 
Anyone can learn QPR and anyone can help save a life!
  
Join the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce as we host Heidi Pritzl and Tammi Boers who are certified Gatekeeper Trainers in Suicide Prevention through the QPR Institute.   
 
 
Question – learning how to see the signs of suicidal thoughts and learning to ask the important question – “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” and listening to the answer without bias or alarm.
 
Persuade – offering the person hope and alternative solution. Suicide itself is not the problem – it is a perceived only solution by a person in crisis to what they see as an insurmountable problem.
 
Refer – having the knowledge of how and where to go to help the person get help. “I want you to live, let me help you get help.”