In-person :: 2-day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day)

This two-day, interactive workshop on learning and practicing suicide intervention skills is appropriate for mental health professionals, health care providers, social service professionals, and general public community members.

ASIST is a two-day, highly participatory workshop where participants learn a structured suicide intervention model. The training focuses on identifying individuals with thoughts of suicide, understanding their reasons for dying and living, and developing personalized safety plans. Participants also learn how to provide active follow-up support and connect individuals with appropriate resources. The training emphasizes life promotion and self-care for caregivers.

Time

Please arrive with adequate time to park and arrive to the session on time.

Parking Details

Free, on-street parking is available on most streets around the Center. Note that most “no parking” signs in the area allow parking on the days of this training because parking is only disallowed on “even days Nov to March” and “Mondays Apr to Oct”, both of which do not apply to the dates of this training. If additional parking options are

Lunch

Though a break is provided for lunch, attendees should plan on bringing a lunch or purchasing one at local restaurants.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize that caregivers and individuals at risk are affected by personal and societal attitudes about suicide.
• Discuss suicide directly with someone at risk.
• Identify risk alerts and create personalized safety plans.
• Demonstrate the skills needed to intervene with a person at risk of suicide.
• Identify available resources for individuals at risk, including themselves.
• Commit to improving community resources and promoting life.

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For questions related to the training or registration, e-mail Chris Chirdon.

Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention.