QPR Gatekeeper Training
Is Saving Lives
Real-world evidence from 10,373 recertified gatekeepers shows that QPR skills are being used repeatedly to identify, engage, and connect at-risk individuals to professional care.
Survey Results
Across 10,373 total respondents, here's what QPR-trained gatekeepers reported since their previous certification.
Gatekeepers who identified at least one person experiencing suicidal thoughts since their certification.
Of those who recognized crisis signs, the vast majority referred the person in distress to professional treatment or support.
Personally escorted referred individuals to counseling services, emergency care, or community support resources.
Were unsure if the person was suicidal, but still recognized warning signs and took meaningful, proactive action.
Previously certified QPR Gatekeepers were enrolled in online QPR Gatekeeper Recertification Training that included a survey asking whether participants had used their QPR Gatekeeper skills since their initial training.
This follow-up allows QPR to measure real-world impact — not just knowledge gained, but lives touched.
Please note: Respondents had been trained as QPR Gatekeepers within the previous two years. Depending on their profession, many report identifying multiple people in crisis. This data was not collected for scientific research purposes and is anonymous. Our interest is to gain insight into how frequently QPR-trained gatekeepers identify people at risk, initiate a possible life-saving intervention, make a referral, and how those referrals are handled.
The QPR Institute would be interested in assisting, consulting, and supporting an RCT to further study these findings.
Key Insights at a Glance
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1 in 4
Trained gatekeepers encountered someone with suicidal thoughts — demonstrating widespread real-world relevance of the training.
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1 in 5
Took concrete action by making a referral for professional help on behalf of someone in crisis.
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1 in 10
Physically escorted a person to support, demonstrating exceptional confidence and commitment to intervention.
Training Into
Life-Saving Action
These results demonstrate that QPR Gatekeeper Training is not merely educational — it is actively saving lives by empowering everyday people to recognize risk, engage in supportive conversations, and connect individuals to care.
Many gatekeepers reported intervening with multiple individuals, demonstrating that the skills gained through QPR training are used repeatedly in real-life situations.
"These actions represent thousands of moments where silence was broken and help was made possible."
Gatekeepers in Their Own Words
I truly believe this training has helped me better identify and understand the signs of suicide, which could lead to being able to help coworkers, friends, and family in need.
Without QPR, I would have missed the signs completely. Instead, I asked the question and helped a coworker get the support they needed.
The training helps me feel more confident in identifying students in distress.
I used what I learned with more than one student. Each time, I felt prepared instead of panicked.
The training is vital to our toolkit for students, staff, families, and communities.
I never thought I would actually use this training, but I've now referred two people for counseling because of what I learned.
Conclusion
Conclusion
The QPR Gatekeeper Recertification Training confirms that suicide prevention education leads directly to real-world intervention. Participants are not only retaining the skills — they are using them repeatedly and effectively.
These findings highlight the critical importance of ongoing training and recertification to ensure gatekeepers remain confident, capable, and ready to act when someone is in distress.
QPR continues to transform concern into action, and training into lifesaving outcomes.
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