Question / Persuade / Refer (QPR) is a nationally
recognized and evidence based proven technique.
At a QPR Training Session you will learn, discuss and leave understanding the signs of someone who might be having suicidal ideation. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three (3) steps that anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis or struggling with mental illness/ challenges.
“In my experience, the “R” or referral part of QPR is the hardest all across the country because of the difficulty accessing mental health services. I am impressed with the model of Mosaic and how they do not turn anyone away.” – Dr. Paul Quinnett, Ph.D. Creator of QPR
Suicide Statistics
- Each year in the U.S., approximately 2 million U.S. adolescents attempt suicide.
- There has been a 50% increase in girls being admitted to the hospital for suspected suicide attempts from early 2019-2021.
- According to the CDC, the suicide rate for male teens increased 31 percent between 2007 and 2015.
- Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people age 15 to 24 in the U.S in 2022.
- In 2021, The Ottawa County Youth Assessment Report showed an alarming 8% of youth have attempted suicide one or more times in the last 12 months.
- The 2021 YAS also showed that 20% have seriously thought about suicide, and 13% have made a plan about how to attempt suicide.
How to Schedule your Training
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Organize a group of 10-25 individuals who want to participate.
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Call our office at 616.842.9160 or email Diane Wiersma to schedule a training time.
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That’s it! It’s really that simple to organize an in-person or virtual QPR training session.
