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Join An ASIST Training Workshop
Accredited by the Centre for Suicide Prevention, the 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.
The ASIST workshops hosted by Legacy Place Society provide a safe environment, reserved for first-responders only, to participate in this crucial training.
What is ASIST?
Understanding ASIST and Its Role in Suicide Prevention
Learning Objectives
Over the course of the two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to:
- Recognize that caregivers and people are affected by personal and societal attitudes about suicide;
- Provide life-assisting guidance to a person thinking about suicide in a flexible manner;
- Identify what needs to be in a person thinking about suicide’s plan for safety;
- Demonstrate the skills required to provide suicide first aid to a person thinking about suicide;
- Appreciate the value of improving community resources including the way that they work together; and
- Recognize that suicide prevention is broader that suicide intervention and, includes life promotion and self care for people thinking about suicide and for caregivers.
Important Note: This workshop is not recommended for people who have had a recent suicide loss.
To learn more about the Centre for Suicide Prevention
What Participants Say
“The ASIST workshop was a transformative experience that provided me with the confidence and skills to support those in crisis. I highly recommend it to anyone in the field.”
ASIST 2024, Firefighter
“In general, there is a stigma involved with the term "suicide". As an EMS provider we have not been trained to discuss suicide with clents/patients/coworkers. This program assists with doing this in a beneficial manner."
ASIST 2024, EMS
“I strongly believe this training should be required for all first responders because of the suicidal ideations due to socioeconomic issues. This training could save a life.”
ASIST 2024, Law Enforcement
“First Responders are at a high risk of dying by suicide. This ASIST course will help First Responders with practice and action plans to keep them safe for now. I thank you for understanding this need for us on the frontline."
ASIST 2024, Dispatcher
We deeply appreciate the commitment of our donors and the community’s support, which allows us to offer this essential training at a discount to participants.
Please note that coverage will depend on available funds.
Watch this introductory video to learn how ASIST training can empower you to save lives by recognizing and responding to signs of suicidal ideation.
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