Suicide Prevention Training
QPR Gatekeeper
Training — offered in-house by Unbroken Voices
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. In 90 minutes, you’ll learn three evidence-based steps that can save a life — and become a certified QPR Gatekeeper. Available to individuals, organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and communities.
What you leave with
The Three Steps
What QPR teaches
QPR is like CPR for suicide prevention. Three simple, powerful steps that anyone can learn — and that research shows can make a real difference when someone is in crisis.
Ask the question directly.
Research shows that asking someone directly about suicide does not increase their risk — it often provides relief. QPR training teaches you how to ask in a way that opens the door rather than closing it.
Offer hope. Stay present.
A person in crisis often feels hopeless and alone. Persuading someone to seek help means helping them see that things can get better — and that they don’t have to figure this out by themselves.
Connect them to the right help.
Knowing where to send someone — and how to help them get there — is the final step. QPR training provides local and national referral resources so you can act quickly and confidently.
As a Certified QPR Gatekeeper, You Will Learn To
Five skills that can save a life
Certification is valid for one year. All participants must attend the full 90-minute training and keep video on during virtual sessions to receive certification.
Recognize the warning signs of suicide
Learn the behavioral, verbal, and situational cues that may indicate someone is at risk — including signs that are often overlooked or misunderstood.
Understand suicide as a public health issue
Increase your awareness of stigma, dispel common myths, and understand how suicide prevention fits into the larger picture of community mental health.
Know how to offer hope
Learn practical, trauma-informed ways to respond to someone who is struggling — including what to say, what not to say, and how to stay present without overreacting.
Access local and national referral resources
Leave training equipped with a curated set of local and national resources — so that when you need to refer someone, you know exactly where to send them and how.
Know how to get help and save a life
Walk through real-world scenarios and practice the QPR steps so that when a moment comes, you respond with confidence rather than hesitation.
Receive certification & educational materials
All participants receive a QPR Gatekeeper certificate (valid one year) and a set of educational materials to reference and share in their personal and professional lives.
Specialized Course Tracks
QPR training for every community.
Unbroken Voices offers both a general QPR course for the public and specialized tracks tailored to the unique contexts, cultures, and communication styles of specific communities. The core QPR skills are the same — the framing, examples, and language are adapted for each audience.
Youth
Designed for young people and those who work with them. Age-appropriate language and scenarios.
College Students
Tailored for the college environment — academic stress, identity, independence, and campus resources.
Adults & General Public
The foundational QPR course for anyone in the community. No clinical background required.
Law Enforcement & First Responders
Adapted for the culture and high-stress context of law enforcement, EMS, fire, and dispatch.
Business Professionals
Workplace-focused training on recognizing and responding to colleagues who may be struggling.
Faith Communities
Integrates QPR with faith-based contexts, values, and the unique role of pastoral care in crisis.
Community Organizations
For nonprofits, community centers, and organizations serving diverse populations.
Healthcare Professionals
Clinical-context framing for nurses, physicians, social workers, and allied health staff.
School Staff
For teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff in K-12 settings.
Parents & Guardians
Focused on recognizing warning signs in children and teens, and how to respond at home.
Construction & Trades
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any sector. This track speaks directly to that culture.
LGBTQ+ Communities
Affirming, inclusive training that centers the elevated risk and unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Training Pricing
Simple, accessible pricing.
All proceeds from QPR training support the Unbroken Voices mission and keep our community programs running.
Community Training
Per seat at a scheduled public training session
- 90-minute live training (virtual or in-person)
- Certified QPR Gatekeeper status (1 year)
- Official certificate of completion
- Educational materials to keep
- Local & national referral resource guide
- Taught by a trained Unbroken Voices instructor
Bring QPR to Your Team
Tailored to your group size, format, and track
- Virtual or in-person delivery at your location
- Choose from 12 specialized audience tracks
- Certification for all participants
- Educational materials for each attendee
- Flexible scheduling around your team
- Ideal for organizations, schools & workplaces
Upcoming Trainings
Scheduled QPR events
All trainings are 90 minutes. Participants must attend the full session to receive certification. Virtual sessions require video to remain on throughout.
QPR Gatekeeper Training — General Public
Open to anyone in the community. No clinical background required. Learn the three steps of QPR and leave as a certified Gatekeeper.
QPR for School Staff
Specialized track for teachers, counselors, administrators, and school support staff. Adapted for K-12 school settings.
QPR for Parents & Guardians
Focused on recognizing warning signs in children and teens, and how to respond as a parent or caregiver at home.
QPR for Healthcare Professionals
Clinical-context framing for nurses, physicians, social workers, and allied health staff. Addresses the unique challenges of the healthcare setting.
Schedule Your Training
Register for an upcoming session
Use the calendar to select an available training date and register your spot. Individual registration is $25 per person — payment is collected at time of booking.
All sessions are 90 minutes. You must attend the full training and keep your video on during virtual sessions to receive your QPR Gatekeeper certification.
Scheduling a group or organizational training?
Group pricing, custom tracks, and flexible scheduling are available for organizations, schools, workplaces, and community groups. Reach out directly to discuss your needs.
Email ryan@unbroken-voices.org →What’s included at $25/person
Educational Resources
Supporting materials & reading
These resources are provided for educational purposes. Participants in QPR training receive their own copy of relevant materials.
Bullying & Suicide: What Schools Need to Know
Published by the CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention. Covers the research-backed relationship between bullying behavior and suicide-related risk — and what school staff can do about it.
📥 Download PDF →QPR Gatekeeper Training — Core Curriculum
The foundational QPR Gatekeeper training presentation used in Unbroken Voices’ community and general public sessions. Covers warning signs, the Q-P-R steps, and referral resources.
📥 Download PDF →QPR for School Health Professionals
Specialized QPR overview for school health professionals. Covers youth suicide data, school-based risk factors, and how the QPR steps apply in school settings.
📥 Download PPTX →QPR Program Statistics 2024
Current data on QPR program reach, gatekeeper certification numbers, and suicide prevention impact. Useful for organizations evaluating QPR for their community or workplace.
📥 Download PPTX →Bipolar Disorder, Depression & Suicide
Educational presentation on the relationship between bipolar disorder, depression, and suicide risk. Designed to increase clinical and community literacy on mood disorders and prevention.
📥 Download PPT →QPR Institute — Full Curriculum Library
The QPR Institute maintains a comprehensive library of gatekeeper training materials including specialized tracks for youth, college students, healthcare professionals, and more.
🔗 Visit qprinstitute.com →Ready to become a QPR Gatekeeper?
Register for an upcoming session, bring training to your team, or reach out with questions. One training. Three steps. The potential to save a life.