Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, interactive, skills-based workshop for anyone 16 years of age or older who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, teammates and formal caregiving roles.

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What you will learn

• Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
• Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes can 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
• Appreciate the value of improving and integratingsuicide prevention resources in the community at large

Class Format

This two-day training is held in person and attendance for the full two days is mandatory to participate in order to receive certificate of attendance.  Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles.

Cost: $100

The cost of the training is $100 for the two days, with lunch on your own and light snacks provided.

Class Dates:

• Thursday, June 24– 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 25 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: 111 S. Cherry St, Olathe, KS 66061

For more information about ASIST, visit Livingworks.

To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org.