QPR Training (Community)
This is a 90 minute training offered to the public at no cost to participants. Must be at least 18 years old and pre-registration is required for this event (register below). There is a maximum of 35 participants, so early registration is highly recommended. You are welcome to show up to this event without pre-registering, but you will only be allowed to participate if there are open spots remaining so please pre-register to reserve a spot.
QPR Training is the most widely taught suicide prevention gatekeeper training in the world. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, 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. Those who attend will learn to:
Parking on campus is free after 5pm and the closest parking is Lot O at 15th Street and Arapahoe Street. More information on parking, including a parking map, is available here.
Date/Time: November 5, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Colorado School of Mines Hill Hall, Room 202
Event Sponsors:
QPR Training is the most widely taught suicide prevention gatekeeper training in the world. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, 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. Those who attend will learn to:
- Recognize the warning signs of suicide
- Know how to offer hope
- Know how to get help and save a life
Parking on campus is free after 5pm and the closest parking is Lot O at 15th Street and Arapahoe Street. More information on parking, including a parking map, is available here.
Date/Time: November 5, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Colorado School of Mines Hill Hall, Room 202
Event Sponsors:
- Jefferson Center for Mental Health
- Alpha Phi Omega - Mu Pi Chapter
- Gold Mine Cupcakes
- Einstein Bros. Bagels