QPR- Question, Persuade, Refer
Evidence-based suicide prevention training to help communities identify, support, and refer those in need.
A Lifesaving Conversation Starts with a Question
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a proven, evidence-based approach to suicide prevention that teaches individuals how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and connect someone to help. As trained facilitators, we provide QPR training to partners, students, school groups, and community members—empowering more people to respond with confidence and compassion when it matters most.
Just one hour of QPR training can equip someone with the skills to help save a life from suicide.
Suicide & Mental Health in Chelan and Douglas Counties
Rising Youth Risk:
Between 2018 and 2022, Chelan County saw youth suicide and attempt rates among ages 10–17 reach over 500 per 100,000 in 2021.
Emergency Support Needed:
Each month, 30 to 100 individuals in Chelan and Douglas Counties receive support for suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Youth Mental Health Concerns:
In Douglas County, 30.9% of high school students reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless for two or more weeks, interfering with daily activities.
Crisis Response:
From 2016 to 2020, Douglas County experienced 273 suicide deaths and 1,903 emergency department visits for suicide attempts or self-harm.
These statistics underscore the critical need for effective suicide prevention programs, such as QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training, to equip community members with the skills to identify and support individuals at risk.
