Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (A.S.I.S.T.)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (A.S.I.S.T.) ASIST is 2-day interactive in-person training that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and to work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

ASIST participants learn to:

• Understand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide

• Provide guidance to a person with thoughts of suicide and

• Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it

• Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large

• Recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care.

There is no cost for this nationally accredited training. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!

Each participant must attend both days of training to receive a certificate of attendance.

Please note that only one ticket can be bought at one time. Please confirm your attendance for the training. A minimum of 10 participants attending is required for training to occur.

For more information, contact Réchelle Harrion at 602-264-6768 or rharrion@phxindcenter.org.

Date: December 16th and 17th, 2025

Time: 8:45am-5:00pm *Registration & breakfast to open at 8:30AM; please arrive no later than 8:45AM

Location: Glendale Community College, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

Room: Student Union (SU-104E)