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ASIST Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Program Overview
ASIST stands for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and is a 2-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide, and learn how to intervene to prevent the risk of suicidal thoughts from becoming suicidal behaviors.
Suitable for all persons in positions of trust: health professionals, social service workers, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police and correctional staff, and community volunteers. Prepared caregivers can help prevent suicide. Includes a Suicide Intervention Handbook and a certificate.
ASIST is led by Registered LivingWorks Education ASIST Trainers Brad and Paula. Registration is required. For full details, see the “How to Apply” section below.
- Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks Education registered trainers
- A scientifically proven intervention model
- Powerful audiovisual learning aids
- Group discussions
- Skills practice and development
- A balance of challenge and safety
How to Apply
Step 1: Please submit your interest in our ASIST workshop using the Google Form here: 2-Day In-Person Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
Step 2: Registration confirmation and an invoice will be emailed to registrants within 2 weeks of registration.
Please note that the program has a non-refundable cost of $270 per person.
Refunds will only be provided in the event a workshop has been cancelled by The Gatehouse. If your plans change after you have registered you may:
- Designate a substitute to attend in your place: Please notify us of the name of the person attending as soon as possible prior to the workshop date for which you registered. This will allow us to correct our records and minimize confusion at check-in.
- Transfer to another workshop: Please notify us at least 3 business days prior to the training date for which you have registered. A $25 service fee will apply and is payable at the time of the transfer request.
Please note: Punctuality is very important so that our instructors begin workshops on time. Late arrivals may not be admitted and may not be entitled to certification.
Program Details
Where
Typically, previous ASIST workshops delivered by Brad and Paula took place at Humber College, Lakeshore campus. For Humber College campus map, please visit the following link to be re-directed to the Humber College website: Campus Map.
Times/Days Offered
Start/Completion Time Frames: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST). The sign-in time is 9:45 a.m. The time frames may be subject to change if any other events are taking place.
Program Fee
As of May 1st, 2024, the program fee will be $270 per person.
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Questions? If you have any questions about ASIST Training, please email Paula at pcordeiro@thegatehouse.org.