Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Most people thinking about suicide don’t actually want to die, but they need help to stay alive. You don’t need any prior training to attend ASIST, just a willingness to make a difference. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches you how to recognize when someone might be having thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Participants receive a workbook and wallet card that summarizes the training as well as a list of community resources.
ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, and teammates as well as more formal counseling and caregiving roles. This training is ideal for those that work in the fields of child welfare, education, counseling, community justice, domestic violence, healthcare, senior services, other social service providers, as well as concerned community members who want to learn more.
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Training Category: Suicide Prevention |  |
Length: 2 days |
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Offered for ages: 18 and over |  |
Location: In Person |
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Skill Level: Intermediate |  |
Cost: Free tuition |
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Language: English |
What you will learn in this 2 day course:
- Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
- Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person experiencing thoughts of suicide in ways that meet their individual safety needs
- Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
- Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large
- Recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care
What to expect:
- Audio/visual presentations
- Small and large group discussions
- Skill presentations
- Opportunities for practice
- Helpful coaching from instructors
- Earn three year certification