Where do I find Advisor Gatekeeper Training?
Hope Squad requires every Advisor to receive a suicide gatekeeping training either through QPR or LivingWorks. That gatekeeper training gives every advisor a foundation on how to recognize the signs of suicide, how to ask direct questions about if someone is thinking about suicide, and how to refer someone in crisis to the proper resources.
The links for each of the trainings can be found by searching the internet for "QPR Gatekeeper" or "LivingWorks Start" or for convenience they are linked here:
QPR Gatekeeper: https://qprinstitute.com/individual-training
LivingWorks Start: https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-start/
The trainings cost $30 and $40 respectively. Either training is accepted by Hope Squad to meet the requirement.
After you have finished your Gatekeeper Training, make sure to download your certificate of completion and email it to support@hopesquad.com
We accept expired gatekeeper training certificates, so if you have ever taken any level of training through QPR or LivingWorks, simply email it to support@hopesquad.com
If your school or district is already using a different gatekeeper training for staff and would like to use that for the gatekeeper training requirement, email support@hopesquad.com and our team will review the vendor for approval.