ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2 days in-person)

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024 at 08:30 am to Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 04:30 pm UTC-05:00

Mississauga Halton Regional Learning Centre | Oakville

Mississauga Halton Regional Learning Centre
Publisher/HostMississauga Halton Regional Learning Centre
ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2 days in-person)
Advertisement
Updated to reflect new knowledge, LivingWorks ASIST has been training people to provide suicide first aid interventions for 40 years.
About this Event

ASIST Training

  • Date: Wednesday, November 12th and Thursday, November 13th, 2025
  • Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM EST (two full days)
  • Location: 2030 Bristol Circle - Suite 205, Oakville
  • Cost: $240.00 + Eventbrite Registration Fee
  • (Course fees includes the course manual)
  • Please note: lunch is not provided, light snacks and coffee will be available. You will be given a 1-hour lunch break.



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.


  • Learn how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it.
  • Increase your willingness, confidence, and capacity to provide suicide first aid.
  • Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement it
  • Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring a comfortable and safe learning environment.





Why Should I Take LivingWorks ASIST?


LivingWorks ASIST has 40 years of research and evidence behind it. More than 50 peer-reviewed studies and government reports on LivingWorks ASIST have found:

LivingWorks ASIST improves participant skills and readiness to reach in and start a conversation with a person that may have thoughts of suicide

The course is safe for participants, with no adverse effects from training

The training is shown to increase general counseling and listening skills



Important Information:

When you register, you are automatically registered for the second day.


  • Attendance of two full days is required to receive a certificate of completion.
  • ASIST deals with attitudes, experiences and feelings around suicide and can be emotionally intense.
  • Please note that only snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring a lunch or step out to grab some.
    If you have been recently affected by suicide or suicide loss or are currently struggling with suicide, please consider if it is the right time to take the course.



REFUND POLICY

Regional Learning Centre Cancellation and Refund Policy (Paid Registrants)

Cancellations received within 15 or more business days prior to the training start date will receive a refund minus Eventbrite Fees. Alternatively, paid registrants unable to attend a course for which they have registered may opt to apply their fees to a future session. Fees must be used within one year of the original course date. In some instances, paying registrants may have the option to transfer their paid seat to another staff member in their organization to use within the year of the original course date.

Cancellations can be submitted via email ([email protected]) or by phone (905-829-7006).

Refunds will not be provided in the following circumstances:

· Cancellations received less than fifteen business days prior to the training session/workshop start date

· ‘No shows’ (defined as individuals registered for a training session, workshop or course who do not attend the training and do not submit a cancellation to the RLC education team)

· Participants who have already received course materials such as e-learning keys or manuals.

In the event that a course is cancelled by the Regional Learning Centre, registrants who have already received course materials (e-learning keys/access) are not eligible to receive a refund, but can use the fees towards the same session in the future within one year of the cancelled course. All other paid registrants will have the option to receive a full refund, including Eventbrite fees or use the fees towards a future session. Fees must be used within one year of the cancelled course date.


Event Photos
Event Photos
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mississauga Halton Regional Learning Centre, 2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 205, Oakville, Canada

Tickets

CAD 256.93

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Oakville

Spooky Halloween Party & Movie Night for Women
Tue, 28 Oct at 02:00 pm Spooky Halloween Party & Movie Night for Women

The Women's Centre of Halton

Oakville Networking Social -  October
Tue, 28 Oct at 05:00 pm Oakville Networking Social - October

Monaghan's Sports Bar & Grill

Prenatal Yoga - In Person - Oakville
Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm Prenatal Yoga - In Person - Oakville

2525 Old Bronte Rd, Unit 105, Oakville, ON, Canada, Ontario L6M4J2

Emergency\/Standard First Aid
Wed, 29 Oct at 08:30 am Emergency/Standard First Aid

240 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6K 2G7, Canada

Better Pools 2025
Wed, 29 Oct at 09:00 am Better Pools 2025

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

Halloween at Monarch House!
Wed, 29 Oct at 05:00 pm Halloween at Monarch House!

Monarch House

The Business of Film
Wed, 29 Oct at 05:30 pm The Business of Film

Staples Oakville

Oakville Speed Dating (Ages 35-48) - SOLD OUT
Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Oakville Speed Dating (Ages 35-48) - SOLD OUT

Paradiso

16 mile creek - Wednesday evening hike PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION
Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm 16 mile creek - Wednesday evening hike PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION

540 River Glen Blvd

Spooktacular Business Networking Night
Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm Spooktacular Business Networking Night

Touchdown Coworking Space

Halloween Spooktacular OAKVILLE at Amazing Playland  - 30th Oct 6:30-8:00pm
Thu, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm Halloween Spooktacular OAKVILLE at Amazing Playland - 30th Oct 6:30-8:00pm

Amazing Adventures Playland

Oakville is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Oakville Events