Training Details

Duration2 hours

CostFree

ApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME.

Quantity2 hours CE

ProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor

Audience

Open to all community members, Veterans and their families, and practitioners across healthcare, behavioral health, social services, education, first response, and peer support.

Description

Note: Consider registering for the CALM training offered immediately after this session, as it complements QPR.

QPR teaches practical skills that help you become an effective “gatekeeper” who notices warning signs, starts a caring conversation, and connects someone to help. You will learn the three core actions:

1. Question: Initiate a compassionate conversation to explore the individual’s thoughts and feelings about suicide.
2. Persuade: Encourage the person to seek and accept professional help.
3. Refer: Connect the individual with the proper resources and support services.

Concepts are reinforced with clear examples that fit daily life at home, in clinics, and in community settings. The training aligns with best practices, including asking directly about suicide, using non-stigmatizing language, and linking to 988 and local resources. Because suicide affects many groups, including Veterans and their families, QPR builds confidence to act early, reduce risk, and support safety while professional care is arranged.

Outcomes
Participants grow comfortable asking directly about suicide, increase accuracy recognizing clues and warning signs, and improve the speed and quality of referrals to crisis and community care, including 988 and local providers.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize common verbal, behavioral, and situational warning signs of suicide
• Differentiate helpful from unhelpful language when asking about suicide.
• Demonstrate the QPR steps to encourage help-seeking and hope.
• Apply a brief referral plan that links to 988 and local resources.
• Collaborate with family, peers, and providers to support short-term safety.

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Questions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu

Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov