ASIST is a vital two-day course that covers the following:

 

ASIST is a 2-day (15 hour) intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide and learn how to step in and help others prevent suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal actions. Previous formal training is not required therefore anyone 16 or older that wishes to acquire the skills to save a life may participate.

 

This course is suitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals, social service workers, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police and correctional staff, and community volunteers. All caregivers can help prevent suicide.

 

ASIST is a proven model in suicide intervention and over 2,000,000 people have completed this workshop. We are providing the most recent and up to date version of this course ASIST 11 and upon completion you will receive a Suicide Intervention Handbook, a wallet card and a certificate.

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Workshop features:

• Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers – Lucy Rodrigues and Diane Cimetta

• A scientifically proven intervention model

• Powerful audiovisual learning aids

• Group discussions

• Skills practice and development

• A balance of challenge and safety

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For more information about ASIST, please visit https://www.livingworks.net/programs/asist/

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