Registration will close on July 14, 2025 at 9:00am.

LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day in-person workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.

At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, and how to provide a skilled intervention and develop a safety plan with the person to connect them to further support. You will also consider how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it.

This workshop will increase your willingness, confidence, and capacity to provide suicide first aid. Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring a comfortable and safe learning environment.

DATES: Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, 2025

TIMES: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

LOCATION: Martin Luther University College (Laurier Campus), 75 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5

Lunch will be provided for both training days. If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please contact us at learn@cmhaww.ca.

Space is limited. A few days before the workshop, all registered participants will receive a reminder email with any additional details you will need to know, including parking.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email learn@cmhaww.ca.

Disclaimer – TRIGGER WARNING

This is an educational session where participants will learn to notice and respond to situations where thoughts of suicide might be present. It is not recommended for participants who have recently experienced a loss or who have been experiencing thoughts of suicide. If you are unsure if this course is for you, please contact learn@cmhaww.ca for more information.

Cancellation Policy

In the event of a cancellation, CMHA WW will try to offer alternative dates for up to 1 year from the date of your cancelled session. If no date can be found, then CMHA WW will provide a refund by cheque to the registered name and address.

Cancellation by the participant less than 48 hours in advance will result in the full fee of the course being charged.

View our full terms and conditions here.