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: Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024

TIMES: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

Lunch will be provided for both training days.

Goals and Objectives of 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. Approximately one week before the workshop, all registered participants will receive a reminder email with any additional details you will need to know.

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 or 1-844-264-2993 ext. 2036 for more information.