Suicide can be seen as a journey of increasing hopelessness that starts with an idea and ends with an act. Anybody with the right skills can disrupt this journey. QPR Gatekeeper training will teach you how to recognize warning signs for suicide, how to approach someone who feels suicidal, and how (and where) to refer that person for help.

How to Become a Certified QPR Gatekeeper

Suicide Gatekeeper training is open to all faculty, staff, and students at Texas Tech University. It is a one-hour, one time training that you can take every 3 years.  Trainings will be held once a month via Zoom.  To register for the training email John Purcell, LMFT

Fall 2026 QPR Training:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Virtual, 2:00-3:00 PM

Wednesday October 7, 2026

Virtual, 2:00-3:00 PM

Friday November 6, 2026

Virtual, 2:00-3:00 PM

Spring 2027 QPR Training:

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

Virtual, 2:00-3:00 PM

Wednesday, March 10, 2027

Virtual, 2:00-3:00 PM

Friday, April 9, 2027

Virtual, 2:00-3:00 PM

Training is also available on request for university departments and offices.  To arrange a training for your department please email John Purcell, LMFT

Reviewed 07/16/26