Gatekeeper Training (Suicide Intervention Training)

In OREGON, there are two gatekeeper courses:

1. Living Works   Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
   
   Offered by:
   • ColumbiaCare Services, Inc  (www.columbiacare.org/ASIST) 
   • Living Works   (www.livingworks.net)

ASIST Best Practice Registry at:   http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/PDF/ASIST_BPR_factsheet.pdf

2. QPR Institute   Question, Persuade, Respond Training for Suicide Prevention

• Offered by:
  • QPR Institute (www.qprinstitute.com)

QPR Best Practice Registry at:   www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr/PDF/QPR_factsheet.pdf

Find a trainer in your area:

• QPR Institute
• ColumbiaCare Center for Suicide Prevention
• or contact Donna Noonan via email:   donna.noonan@state.or.us or phone:  971-673-1023

STRATEGY 7 of The Oregon Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention: PROVIDE Gatekeeper Training (Suicide Intervention Training) OBJECTIVE: Establish a network of adults and youth in every community who can recognize and respond to youth exhibiting signs of suicide risk and can assist them in getting professional help.