September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Student Health and Wellness Programs celebrates September as National Suicide Prevention Month, where we believe everyone has the potential to help save a life.
What is Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
QPR is a suicide prevention technique, also known as gatekeeper training. It teaches people without professional mental health backgrounds to recognize the signs that someone may be considering suicide. Just as people train in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver to help save thousands of lives each year, people train in QPR to learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help.
Gatekeepers are able to:
- Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- Know how to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
- Recognize the common causes of suicidal behavior
- Recognize the warning signs of suicide
- Get help for someone in crisis
Trainings
QPR Training
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
3 to 4:30 p.m.Join Student Health and Wellness Programs for a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Workshop. During this interactive 90-minute workshop led by certified instructors, participants will learn:
- How to recognize common warning signs and risk factors for suicide
- How to confidently question, persuade, and refer someone who may be in crisis
- How to connect individuals with appropriate campus and community resources
- How to seek support for yourself or someone you care about
- Practical strategies for helping create a safer, more supportive community
No prior mental health training is required.
Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend. Space is limited.
Check back soon for additional training opportunities.
Student Health and Wellness Programs at St. Mary’s
Student Health and Wellness Programs supports current St. Mary’s students and works together to support students’ holistic wellness journey.
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