ASIST Workshop offered in Sydney November 14 &15

Oct 28, 2024

Talking about suicide can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Equip yourself with the skills to support those in need through Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Join us for this transformative two-day workshop designed for anyone over 18 who wants to learn vital suicide first aid intervention skills.

ASIST is trusted by professionals, endorsed by the World Health Organization, and has been training individuals for 40 years!

When: November 14 and 15, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront, Sydney, Nova Scotia
Cost: $75.01 per person

Who should take ASIST?

Participants can include but not limited to: parents and caregivers; natural helpers and advisors; educators and ministers; health practitioners; justice, law enforcers, emergency workers, and community volunteers.

ASIST teaches participants to:

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

** PLEASE NOTE: ASIST is not suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.**

Questions? Contact our Education and Training team at education.novascotia.cmha.ca