Registration will close on Monday, August 11 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, August 13 and Thursday, August 14, 2025

TIMES: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

LOCATION: CMHA WW, 737 Woolwich St, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2

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

Goals and Objectives of LivingWorks ASIST:

• Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
• 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
• Appreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at large
• Recognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-care

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 session being charged.

View our full terms and conditions here.