Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an in-depth, two-day, interactive session where adult participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Nurses, physicians, mental health professionals, pharmacists, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police, first responders, correctional staff, school support staff, clergy and volunteers have all found that ASIST complements their existing training and knowledge. Completion of the ASIST program fulfills the requirements for the new Teacher License per the State Senate Bill 4 (IC20-18-2-22(b)).
The two-day ASIST program is offered to community members several times a year through the Suicide Prevention Center. Attendance is required on both days. Upcoming training is to be announced.
In this workshop you will have an opportunity to explore your experiences with and your attitudes about suicide. You will also have an opportunity to better understand the needs of a person at risk of suicide and learn how to use suicide first aid to meet those needs.
If these activities concern you, contact Kent Laudeman at 547-314-5426 or klaudeman@uhs-in.org or Barbara Gulbranson at 547-314-5426 or bgulbranson@uhs-in.org before registering. Some people may register for ASIST looking for either Suicide First Aid for yourself, bereavement services or some other kind of help. If so, we encourage you to take this workshop at a later date when you don’t feel so vulnerable.
Cost: $165 per participant
