• ASIST

Date: 
Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:30
Location: 
KSCS main building
Description: 

We will be hosting an open ASIST workshop targeted to all community members and those affiliated with the community free of charge. Reduced fee of $30 (cost) will be charged to those not affiliated with the community.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community. ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop.

  • Date: Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18th
  • Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM both days
  • Place: KSCS Ohkwari Room
  • Cost: Free for those from the community and those affiliated with the community, $30 (reduced) charge for others.
  • Trainers: Christine Taylor and Kateri Oesterreich

The 15-hour training is certified by LivingWorks Canada. Refreshments will be provided (no lunch). Spots are limited, for more information or to register contact Christine Taylor at KSCS 450-632-6880 or christinet@kscskahnawake.ca