Name: MHW - Community Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Start: 2024-06-24T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-25T16:30:00-04:00
Location: 131 John St S

MHW - Community Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

In honour of Mental Health Week 2024, sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton
About this Event

In honor of Mental Health Week 2024, CMHA Hamilton is pleased to announce that we are hosting several community training opportunities’ in Spring 2024 including safeTALK, ASIST and MHFA. These opportunities were brought forth under our Roots of Hope suicide prevention project, which is a collaboration between CMHA Hamilton and the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH). As such, all trainings will be delivered by CMHA Hamilton and offered at-cost due to a generous donation from the SPCCH.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – In Person

"LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day face-to-face workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety." (Living Works, 2023)

Monday, June 24th 2024 (8:30 AM -4:00 PM) and Tuesday, June 25th 2024 (8:30AM - 4:00 PM) – Please note that this is a certificate based training which means you much be fully present for the ensure duration of the training (both days). No exceptions will be made.

Cost: $50.00 + Eventbrite Registration Fee (reduced fee as this training was sponsored by the SPCCH

* If the training is full and you would like to be placed on the wait list, please contact the Allie Myers(contact information below).

To contact the organizer/facilitator directly, please email: Allie Myers at [email protected]

* Please note that this training is intended for community members. Agencies and organizations are asked to kindly restrict registration to no more then two staff members. If you would like to book a group session, please contact Allie Myers.

For more information about Living Works ASIST, please visit: https://www.livingworks.net/asist

If you would like to make a donation to CMHA Hamilton in honor of Mental Health Week 2024, please click here. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated!