Suicide is a significant public health problem in our country and our community. At Fort Lewis College, we do not shy away from the topic of suicide but instead have an array of suicide prevention programs available to our community. We believe every community member can reach out to a student, staff, faculty, loved one, or others outside our campus community.
We proudly offer the following tools to help suicide intervention and prevention.
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR), is a training program for suicide prevention similar to a CPR course teaching non-medical professionals to assist with cardiac emergencies.
QPR is a 1.5 hour evidence-based training that teaches how to recognize possible signs of suicide, talk with someone contemplating suicide, and connect suicidal individuals with appropriate resources. Several QPR instructors are available to facilitate training on campus and in the community.
Request QPR Training
We are looking for faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and expertise across campus willing to complete the QPR Self-Study Course to become certified QPR instructors. You do not need experience in mental health to become a QPR instructor. You can complete this 12-hour course on your own time.
Contact the Student Wellness Initiatives Coordinator with questions.
Apply to be a QPR Instructor
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