QPR Suicide Prevention

QPR stands for:

• Question – the individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide.
• Persuade – the person to seek and accept help and support.
• Refer – the person to the appropriate resources.

This three-hour training provides participants with the knowledge, language, and confidence to talk openly about suicide and reduce the stigma that often prevents people from seeking help. Designed for service providers, frontline workers, and professionals across sectors, the training equips participants to recognize warning signs of suicide risk and respond with care, clarity, and action. Imagine Institute for Learning is certified by the QPR Institute to deliver suicide prevention training. QPR teaches participants how to recognize a suicide crisis, ask direct and compassionate questions, persuade individuals to seek help, and refer them to appropriate resources—offering hope through positive, life-saving action.

“Know” Knowledge & Understanding

• Recognize the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide.
• Understand the core components of the QPR model: Question, Persuade, and Refer.
• Learn how to ask direct questions about suicide in a clear, respectful, and compassionate way.
• Become aware of local and community-based resources available for support and referral.

“Do” Apply Skills & Practice

• Practise asking questions that assess suicide risk and intent.
• Use supportive communication to persuade individuals in crisis to seek and accept help.
• Offer hope through calm presence and positive, practical actions.
• Respond appropriately and ethically when someone may be at risk.

“Be” Professional Growth & Transformation

• Show increased confidence in responding to suicide risk.
• Act as effective listeners who respond with empathy and respect.
• Take responsibility for connecting individuals to appropriate supports.
• Contribute to a culture of care that prioritizes safety, openness, and help-seeking.