ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2-Day)
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ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2-Day)

NO-COST interactive skills-based workshop that prepares participants to provide suicide first-aid using a unique 6-task model.

By Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare

Date and time

May 15 · 9am - May 16 · 5pm EDT

Location

Gateway Community Services

555 Stockton Street Jacksonville, FL 32204

Agenda

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 1 - 5/15/25

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 2 - 5/16/25

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 8 hours

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a suicide first-aid intervention model for anyone who wants to learn life-saving skills. It can also be incorporated into more formal, professional helping roles.

In the course of the two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to:

• Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes 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

• 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

What Other Participants Have Said:

"ASIST has given me a wide range of meaningful skills to support the people I care for...not only clients, but also friends and family. Thank you for this amazing training."

-Joe T, Social Worker


Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost for the training?

Not at all! Thanks to grant funding we can offer these training sessions at NO-COST to anyone who is 18 years or older.

This training is only for people who work in the mental health field, right?

This training is inclusive for all! It’s designed to educate participants on preventing suicide. However, attendees should feel comfortable discussing suicide openly and exploring practical ways to help.

Someone close to me recently died by suicide, should I take this course?

If you have recently suffered a loss due to suicide, we recommend that you consider waiting before taking this course. The content may be sensitive and emotionally challenging. Please take the necessary time and we look forward to having you join us when you can fully participate.

What if I can’t attend the entire training?

Participants are required to attend the entire 2-day training to receive the certification.

Can you offer private training for my group?

Absolutely! If you have a group of 15 people or more, please email info@talkablecommunities.org to request a private training

What if I have more questions?

Feel free to email us at info@talkablecommunities.org if you have any additional questions. We’re happy to help!

What should I bring to the training?

We’ll provide you with a workbook, but we recommend bringing a pen and notebook for additional notes. You may also want to bring a sweater in case the room is cool, as well as snacks and beverages to keep yourself comfortable during the training.

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Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare has provided mental health and substance use disorder services to Nassau County and Northeast Florida residents since 1992. The medical and clinical staff serve an average of 3,000 individuals each year and provide 20+ behavioral health programs to meet the needs of our neighbors. Our mission is to promote emotional wellness through psychiatric, mental health and substance use disorder treatment services and community education and awareness.