QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention & Intervention teaches how to recognize common clues and warning signs of potential suicide risk in others; how to safely approach, intervene, and offer hope to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts; and how to connect someone in need to appropriate mental health resources and supports.
QPR Gatekeeper trainings are evidence-based, nonclinical, skills-focused courses designed for general adult audiences. QPR is a nationally accredited certification training developed by and licensed through the QPR Institute, federally supported by SAMHSA, and taught by certified QPR instructors from Sweetser.
QPR Gatekeeper Training Delivery
QPR Gatekeeper trainings are 1.5 hours or 2 hours total, for groups of 5 to 30 participants per training, and are available in two formats:
- Fully In-Person: Participants complete all course content in a single instructed session (including breaks) held at your facility.
- Virtual: Participants complete all course content in a single instructed session held virtually via webinar.
1.5 hour total course time includes all instructed QPR Gatekeeper training content.
2 hour total course time includes all instructed QPR Gatekeeper training content and QPR Gatekeeper “Roleplay / Case Study” practice activity (approx. 30 minutes).
PLEASE NOTE: QPR Gatekeeper training can be credited on completion as 1.5 or 2 professional development hours. QPR Gatekeeper training is not eligible for credit as continuing education units (CEUs) or Contact Hours.
Contact Us
Is your group interested in hosting a FREE mental health awareness training? Please fill out this form and our Training Coordinator will be in touch!
For other inquiries, please email the Sweetser Training Institute team at Training@Sweetser.org.
-
19May
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person)
1 day, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PMFREE Adult Mental Health First Aid Training- Free
-
03Jun
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person)
1 day, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PMFREE Youth MHFA Certification Training @ Sanford Community Adult Education- Free
-
10Jul
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person, 2-Session)
SanfordFriday July 10 & Friday July 17, 2026. at 9:00am-1:00pm both daysFREE Adult Mental Health First Aid TrainingSessions
Session 1 of 2
Fri 10 Jul 09:00 - Fri 10 Jul 13:00SanfordSession 2 of 2
Fri 17 Jul 09:00 - Fri 17 Jul 13:00Sanford- Free
