QPR Gatekeeper Training
JOIN THOUSANDS OF TRAINED FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENTS…
IN ONLY 2 HOURS YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO HELP SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE!
Current Training Sessions for Summer 2017:
| Thursday | June 8 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Conference Building 2 (0063) SS@WC |
| Tuesday | June 20 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Conference Building 2 (0063) SS@WC |
| Thursday | July 6 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Conference Building 2 (0063) SS@WC |
| Monday | July 17 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Conference Building 2 (0063) SS@WC |
| Friday | August 4 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Conference Building 2 (0063) SS@WC |
Surveys and studies have found . . .
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students.
- Up to 5% of college students had attempted suicide while in college.
- About 1 in every 10 college students seriously contemplate or threaten suicide.
- One college student in twelve had made a suicide plan.
- Suicide prevention training is effective in lowering the number of suicides on campuses, and this has been the case at A&M.
- Those who have attended A&M's QPR training report they are more knowledgeable and comfortable about suicide and believe they are more likely to intervene with a troubled student in the future.
Every year at A&M a significant number of students attempt suicide...and many years there has been one or more suicide deaths.
Two hours of certified QPR Gatekeeper training teaches you . . .
- How to recognize the signs that someone may be at risk for suicide,
- What to do or say (or not do or say) if you think someone might be at risk for suicide,
- Where and how to refer someone who is depressed or considering suicide
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, & Refer, the three skills you learn as a QPR Gatekeeper.
Those who have attended said . . .
- "Powerful, pertinent, a must have. It is practical and empowering."
- "One of the very best training sessions I've attended. Very educational, timely, and kinda fun."
- "Some people have a gift of naturally handling stressful situations -- QPR gives everyone a tool to make this difficult task easier."
- "This will open your eyes to the reality of suicide & provide you the tools to save someone's life."
- "It is really beneficial considering the stress that college students or loved ones can be under."
- "Everyone who is a friend, co-worker, parent can use this. It is not workplace or student specific."
Here's how to become a QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper |
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Please note:
If YOU as an individual want to attend an "open" QPR Gatekeeper Training session, preregistration is required due to limited space. To pre-register, email QPR@scs.tamu.edu and please put "QPR training wanted" as well as the training date you're requesting in the subject line, and in addition:
If YOUR GROUP (A&M department, office or recognized student organization) would like to schedule its own QPR Gatekeeper Training, email your request to QPR@scs.tamu.edu. For other information about QPR contact Ms. Santana Simple at QPR@scs.tamu.edu. |
