Most individuals want to help save lives, but avoid talking about suicide because they are unsure of how to identify someone at risk, are concerned about saying the wrong things, or making a situation worse. Saving lives begins with learning what to do.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer—the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. The most widely taught gatekeeper training in the world, QPR is designed to help any and everyone learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and help save lives. Participants in QPR training will learn how to intervene with an individual at-risk, persuade them to get help, and guide them to the appropriate resources.
The 2-hour QPR training at Georgia Tech includes an hour of didactic instruction, followed by role-playing exercises, and time for questions and discussion. Take the first step in saving lives by signing up for a QPR training today. QPR trainings are open to all members of the Georgia Tech community – students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
To learn more about this model, visit the QPR Institute website.
Training Dates
Register for a suicide prevention session by selecting the preferred date and filling out the form. For virtual sessions, a Microsoft Teams link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Typically, sessions are capped at a maximum of 35 participants for these trainings.
We're adding more QPR training dates soon, please check back.
Group Trainings
If you are interested in getting a group trained, please fill out our request form. Any trainings requested outside of business hours (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) will be hosted virtually.
QPR Instructor Training
If you are interested in getting trained to become a QPR instructor, please fill out the Interest Form.
USG Mental Health Training
In addition to Georgia Tech’s QPR training sessions, the University System of Georgia offers its own schedule of virtual QPR and Mental Health First Aid trainings that are open to students, faculty, and staff within the USG system.