Register for the 2026 QPR Training
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9-11 AM
2525 West End, Suite 1040
What is QPR Training?
What does QPR stand for?
Question Persuade Refer
What is a QPR Gatekeeper?
A QPR gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
What do Certified Gatekeepers do?
- Recognize suicide risk factors, common stressors, and warning signs
- Understand suicide as a public health issue
- Apply QPR to support someone at risk
- Locate and refer to resources within Vanderbilt
Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming QPR Training events [ view all events ]
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 pm
August 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm Must have submitted survey of intent by July 23
August 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Jennifer Erves
September 9, 2026 | 8:30 am (In-Person)
Camp Widjiwagan, Percy Priest Lake
September 17, 2026 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel Discussion | MCN C-2209
September 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Panel Discussion
October 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Todd Rice
November 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Mark de Caestecker
January 14, 2027 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel Discussion | Location TBA
January 28, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Stephany Duda and Dr. Alvin Jeffery
February 4, 2027 | 12:00 pm (In-Person)
Panel Discussion | Location TBA
February 18, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Alvin Jeffery
February 25, 2027 | 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Dr. Evan Brittain
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