ASIST

15 Credit Hours

ASIST is a 2-day training occurring from November 15 – November 16.

Open to anyone interested in suicide prevention (30 registration slots available).

Objectives:

• Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
• Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk 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