ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Free
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), is a two-day workshop that teaches anyone 16 or older how to provide immediate suicide first aid, recognize suicide warning signs, and help someone create a safety plan to keep them safe for now. Developed by LivingWorks, it's an evidence-based program used globally by professionals and community members to empower people to intervene when someone is considering suicide.
Learning Objectives:
1. How to recognize signs of suicidal thoughts.
2. To ask directly about suicide in a compassionate way.
3. To help create a safety plan, focusing on immediate support and resources.
4. To use the PAL (Preserve Life, Help-Assist-Link) model, a structured approach to intervention.
