ASIST Training

Join Master Instructor James M. Austin for this special training for caregivers to learn how to recognize and intervene when suicidal thoughts are present. Individuals and organization groups are welcome. Space is limited.

Attending this two-day course will train you to intervene with an individual who is thinking about suicide.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 18 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.

Training will be Saturday, 10/12 /2024 and Sunday, 10/13/2024 8:30 am sign-in / registration; with training facilitating 9am-5pm both days. A lunch break will be provided. Participants will be responsible for…