QPR
What is QPR?
QPR is an internationally recognized suicide prevention program that stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. QPR Gatekeeper Training provides the knowledge needed to reach out to a friend, peer, student, family member, or colleague who may be experiencing suicidality and connect them to resources that will help.
QPR Gatekeepers are those in a position to recognize the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Once trained, Gatekeepers will have the knowledge needed to assist someone in crisis.
Are you having suicidal thoughts?
If you came to this site because you are having suicidal thoughts or feelings, we urge you to contact the resources below.
Crisis Lines (24 hours)
Free and confidential, 24-hour distress lines provide non-judgmental support and community resources:
- 24/7 Distress Line, call toll free from anywhere in BC: 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433)
- Vancouver Crisis Centre: 604.872.3311
- In Howe Sound and on the Sunshine Coast, call toll free: 1-866-661-3311
- TTY: 1-866-872-0113
Online Support for Youth
- Youth aged 12-29 can get live, confidential, one-on-one, online support at YouthInBC.com
Student Resources On Campus
UBC Vancouver:
- Counselling Services: 604.822.3811
- Student Health Service: 604.822.7011
UBC Okanagan:
- Health and Counselling: 250.807.9270
Staff & Faculty Resources
- Human SolutionsTM
- 1.800.663.1142 (English)
- 1.866.398.9505 (French)
- 1.888.384.1152 (TTY hearing assistance)
- UBC Health Clinic: 604.822.5431 (UBC Vancouver only)
Hospital Emergency Department (24 hours)
Vancouver:
- Emergency Department, Vancouver General Hospital (920 West 10th Avenue): 604.875.4995
Kelowna:
- Kelowna General Hospital (2268 Pandosy Street): 250.862.4000; Toll Free: 1.888.877.4442
Find a supportive listener
- Talk to a parent or relative, close friend, teacher, counsellor, spiritual advisor, doctor, or nurse. Know that you are not alone.
