Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Learn to recognize and support someone who may have thoughts of suicide.

QPR Suicide Intervention Training

QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that can be used by anyone to safely and compassionately respond to suicide.

In this course, you'll:

  • Explore myths and facts surrounding suicide. 
  • Learn to recognize and identify potential warning signs. 
  • Learn how to ask a person about suicide, persuade them to get help and refer the person to appropriate services. 
  • Gain knowledge about on- and off-campus support.

About the program

This 2-hour training is open to all current UCalgary students, staff, and faculty. Participants who complete this training will receive a certificate from the QPR Institute. QPR is part of the Reach Out Suicide Awareness & Education Project. 

 If you have questions about QPR, please email communityhub@ucalgary.ca.

Upcoming Sessions

Question, Persuade, Refer is part of Reach Out, a Quality Money project, brought to you by your Students’ Union.