Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

August 5 & 6, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

DuPage County Health Department

111 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187

Register by August 2!

 

COVID-19 Requirements: A medical face mask is required for all visitors to any DuPage County Health Department building. These masks are available at the customer services desk. Please do not attend if you have a fever, are feeling unwell, or experiencing any symptoms that may be related to COVID-19. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts 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; Anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. ASIST receives regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice.

Over the course of this two-day workshop, participants will learn to:

• Understand ways that 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.

There are 13.0 CEUs available for licensed social workers, counselors and nurses.

Registration Deadline:  August 2!

Fees:  $140.00 for 2-day class. Due 48 hours before the class date. 

Dupage County Employees: Contact Michele Piver to request a 30-day invoice: michele.piver@dupagehealth.org or 630-221-7561

Sorry - no refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of the class date.

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