QPR is a recognized approach that trains everyday people from all walks of life to recognize suicide warning signs, take immediate steps to mitigate risk of a suicide attempt, and make referrals to competent professional care. QPR training is one way to build community, connectedness, and knowledge to understand the issues concerning suicide and mental health, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.

QPR trainings will launch in May 2024. To start, CDPH is prioritizing in-person trainings in Chicago communities with the highest suicide mortality rates and for City employees. CDPH will continue to add trainings for the general public both in-person and virtually. Starting in fall 2024, QPR trainings will be made available to groups with higher suicide rates-- including youth, older adults, new mothers and caregivers, LGBTIQIA+ community, and young black men-- and in other languages.