ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop-- ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, and teammates, as well as a formal caregiving roles. ASIST is an evidence-based program for addressing suicide risk. A 2013 study that monitored over 1,500 suicidal callers to crisis lines found that callers who spoke with ASIST-trained counselors were 74% less likely to be suicidal after the call, compared to callers who spoke with counselors trained in methods other than ASIST. Callers were also less overwhelmed, less depressed, and more hopeful after speaking iwth ASIST-trained counselors.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

ASIST is approved for all participants 16 years of age and older.

Are CEU's available?

At the conclusion of the full training each participant will be certified in ASIST skills. A certificate of completion will be issued in the participants name and will indicate the number of hours (16) of training recieved. This certificate can be submitted to licensing organizations for credit towards CEU's.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Monica Kurz, Monica@KansasSuicidePrevention.org or call (785)841-9900

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Name tags and certificates of completion will be created prior to the event. Please contact the organizer with a change in the attendees.