Help Save Lives.
Question. Persuade. Refer.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. According to recently published data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates are on the increase, and more than half of people who died by suicide did not have a known mental health condition.
So, what is The Pete Foundation doing about it?
The Pete Foundation is leading an effort to spread the knowledge and tools necessary to help save lives in a crisis situation through implementation of an evidence-based, data-driven technique, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). Similar to CPR, QPR is a 90-minute training course designed to support an emergency response to someone in crisis, and it can save lives.
We recognize that many people are uncomfortable discussing suicide, even when family or friends may be in danger. However, the technique of QPR can improve a person’s comfort and confidence in broaching this difficult subject. QPR is an intervention that can improve the “Chain of Survival,” similar to CPR’s impact on increasing public’s confidence to provide life-saving interventions. QPR focuses on three things: how to recognize warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to refer to resources to help to save a life.
QPR Workshop Information
Businesses & Organizations
This option is for any business or organization that would like to offer QPR training to their employees or partners.
Cost
The cost for businesses and organizations is $10 per session plus an additional $5 per trainee. (This fee covers the cost of the materials and allows The Pete Foundation to continue this program, while also providing free or low-cost workshops to underserved populations or groups in need. Your organization will be billed after the workshop(s) is/are completed depending on the number of trainees that attended.)
Feel free to talk to us about a no-cost option if the fees would present a burden to holding the QPR training session.
Eligibility
In order to request a workshop for your organization, you must be able to provide the following provisions:
There is an 8 person minimum per workshop.
A room with enough chairs and/or tables to seat 8-35 people.
A screen and/or projector that is capable of displaying a PowerPoint presentation and video.
Pop-up Workshop
Understanding that many people may be more comfortable discussing suicide warning signs and suicide prevention with friends and family, we have designed a program to offer QPR training in a setting that participants may find more familiar and comfortable. You select the setting and you invite your guests, we will provide the conversation and training.
Cost
No cost. Pop-up QPR Workshops are supported through donations.
Eligibility
In order to request a workshop you must be able to provide the following provisions:
There is an 5 person minimum per workshop.
A room with enough chairs and/or tables to seat 5-15 people.
Training session information
The workshop will include the following:
A 90-minute training session
1-2 “practice sessions”
An official QPR Gatekeeper certification for all trainees upon completing the workshop
An official QPR booklet that recaps the workshop for all trainees
A local and national resource guide for all trainees
Interested in getting trained?
If you would like to help facilitate a workshop for your Louisville business or organization, gather at least 4 other people that would be interested and fill out the Pop-up Training Request Form and our certified trainer will contact you shortly.
Not in Louisville? No problem! QPR has certified trainers all around the county. Visit QPRInstitute.com to request an individual or organization training.
Do you want to help The Pete Foundation provide free or low-cost workshops to underserved populations or groups in need?