QPR: Suicide Prevention

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

In crisis? Call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For the National Helpline, dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Services are 24/7, confidential, and free. Learn more.

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)

QPR for Businesses/Organizations

Similar to CPR, actions can be taken to help someone in mental health crisis, prevent suicide, and save a life. This free training teaches participants how to recognize loved ones at risk, intervene, and offer referrals and resources. Learn more about the QPR course description.

This course is appropriate for individuals ages 14+ who want to learn how to recognize signs of suicide and respond to them. If your organization is interested in a one group training you can Schedule a FREE QPR training.

This group course requires a minimum of 5 people and one week’s notice to schedule. The FHD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this course.

Free Community/Individual QPR Training

Fishers Health Department has partnered with Zero Suicide to offer free QPR training to the community. Register for a free 1.5 hour training to become better equipped to respond to a friend or loved on who is in crisis. 

Registration closes on the Friday before each available date: 

January 14, 2025 | 5-6:30p @ Nickel Plate Pavilion
March 13, 2025 | 5-6:30p @ Nickel Plate Pavilion
May 29, 2025 | 5-6:30p @ Nickel Plate Pavilion
July 24, 2025 | 5-6:30p @ Nickel Plate Pavilion
September 11, 2025 | 5-6:30p @ Nickel Plate Pavilion
November 18, 2025 | 5-6:30p @ Nickel Plate Pavilion

Suicide Stats

• Suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States in 2020 with nearly 48,000 deaths by suicide and 1.2 million suicide attempts.
• It was the second-leading cause of death for individuals 10-14 and 25-34 years of age.
• There were more than twice as many deaths by suicide than by homicide.

Healthy People 2030 Goal:

• Reduce the suicide rate from 14.2 to 12.8 suicides per 100,000 population.