ASIST

ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an ASIST-trained caregiver. Developed in 1983 and regularly updated to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.

Workshop features:

Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers
A scientifically proven intervention model
Powerful audiovisual learning aids
Group discussions
Skills practice and development
A balance of challenge and safety

ASIST has saved and changed hundreds of thousands of lives around the world.

For more information visit https://www.livingworks.net/programs/asist/.

All APS Social Emotional and Behavioral Health Team Support Staff will be certified in ASIST