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ASIST Training – December 10 & 11, 2024

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.

DATES: Tuesday December 10 and Wednesday December 11, 2024

TIMES: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

LOCATION: Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, 737 Woolwich Street, 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.

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Dec 10 - 11 2024

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9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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CAD230.00

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Location

Canadian Mental Health Association WW
737 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3Z2
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