QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom settings in more than 48 states.

Recently, Rachel Deer, Shirley Hubbard and Gini Tucker received their QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Certification which means DREAM is offering this free suicide prevention course to local businesses, agencies, organizations, churches, or community groups who are interested in knowing more about suicide and how to respond to someone who may be contemplating suicide.

During this training, participants will learn:

How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide

The common causes of suicidal behavior

How to Question, Persuade and Respond to someone who may be contemplating suicide

How to get help for someone is crisis

For more information or to schedule a training, contact DREAM's training department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

*This training is made possible by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services and DREAM of Hattiesburg.

DREAM participated in the Sam’s Club Annual Health and Safety Event Saturday, October 29 from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.  The parking area held vendors, customers, and even room for dancing by Drugless Douglass who made appearances throughout the day.  The goal of this event was to focus public awareness on all things “safe and healthy.”  With beautiful weather and a good turnout, the event was a success.