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Question, Persuade, Refer - Suicide Prevention Training

QPR Training

People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.

Those who are trained are educated about the known warning signs of a suicide crisis, including expressions of hopelessness, depression, giving away prized possessions, talking about suicide, securing lethal means and then taught how to respond.

Question. Persuade. Refer.

Three simple steps that anyone can learn to save a life.
September 11, 2025

Five reasons you should take QPR Training

QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer; three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Copper Shores Outreach & Education offers QPR Training free of cost to ...
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More about QPR Training

The QPR Institute's mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Learn more about the QPR Institute and about this innovative training at qprinstitute.com. 

Upcoming QPR Training Opportunities

 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - Hancock

January 30, 2026

Lake Linden leads mental health efforts with free February 11 training

Copper Shores Community Health Foundation invites community members to attend free QPR Training, followed by an optional Narcan Training, on ...
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 Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Hancock

  • 11 a.m.
  • Free
  • Registration information to come.

Bring QPR to your organization, workplace or agency

If you are interested in bringing QPR Training to your organization, workplace or agency, contact Copper Shores Outreach & Education Prevention Coordinator Lisa Simpson at lsimpson@coppershores.org.

All fees for training are covered by Copper Shores and will come at no cost to those who sign up.

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Lisa Simpson

Prevention Coordinator
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