ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
ASIST is a two-day, interactive skills-based workshop that teaches participants how to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide and provide a suicide first aid intervention.
Participants will learn to:
- Understand how personal attitudes and beliefs influence suicide intervention
- Recognize and respond to invitations for help
- Ask directly about suicide and listen without judgment
- Use a structured intervention model to develop a collaborative safety plan
- Connect individuals with resources and ongoing support
Offered by Linn County Health Services in partnership with LBLESD and Jackson Street Youth Services at no cost to you. Participants must be 18 years or older. No professional experience or training is required to take this class.
Space is limited and registration is required. You must attend both days to receive certification.
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