Name: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - Oban
Start: 2024-11-21T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-22T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Lodge Oban Commercial no 180

Join our 2-day ASIST course in Oban, organised by Argyll and Bute HSCP for people living or working in Argyll & Bute. Register today!
About this Event

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST is a suicide first aid training course delivered in a 2-day practical workshop. It develops skills through supervised observation of simulated scenarios. The course aims to enable participants to become more willing, ready, and able to recognise and intervene to help someone at risk of suicide. A helper can be anyone in a position of trust.

<h4>Event Details:</h4>

Dates: 21-22 November 2024
Time: 9am - 5pm (both days)
Location: Oban Commercial Lodge, Albany Street, Oban, PA34 4AR

<h4>What You Will Learn:</h4>

Recognising Suicidal Behaviour: Understand the warning signs of suicide and how to identify individuals at risk.
Intervention Skills: Learn practical skills to intervene and provide immediate help to individuals contemplating suicide.
Building a Safety Plan: Develop strategies to create a safety plan and support network for the individual at risk.
Connecting with Resources: Discover local and national resources to refer individuals for ongoing support and care.

<h4>Course Format:</h4>

Duration: Two days, 9am to 5pm. Face-to-face.
Interactive Learning: Includes role-playing, group discussions, and hands-on practice to reinforce learning.
Certification: Participants receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.

Places are limited - book now to confirm a place on this course*

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For further information on the training, including course specification, please contact:

Olena Mishanina at [email protected]

*This course is intended for people living and/or working in Argyll and Bute. You may be contacted after registration regarding the relevance of your attendance.

*All sessions must be attended. Please ensure that you can commit to all sessions before signing up as there may be cost implications for non attendance or withdrawal.