Two Days. Lifesaving Skills.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day, in-person workshop that equips participants with the skills to intervene when someone is at risk of suicide. Trusted worldwide and continually updated with new research, ASIST builds the confidence and capacity to provide suicide first aid.
Join Us in Building a Safer Community
Simply complete our interest form and we will reach out to include you in our next ASIST training.
What You’ll Experience
Over the course of two days, you will:
- Recognize signs of suicide risk and respond with care.
- Learn and practice intervention skills through trainer guidance, group discussions, and role-play simulations.
- Develop a safety plan to keep someone safe-for-now while connecting them to ongoing support.
- Explore how personal and community attitudes about suicide impact openness to seek help.
- Work alongside skilled trainers in a safe, supportive learning environment.
Why ASIST Matters
- Backed by over 40 years of research and evidence.
- Proven to increase readiness and skill in starting lifesaving conversations.
- Shown to improve general counseling and listening skills.
- Safe and effective for participants from all walks of life, no prior training required.
Who Should Attend?
ASIST is designed for anyone who wants to feel prepared to help, including:
- Veterans and their families
- First responders, educators, and coaches
- Counselors, social workers, and healthcare professionals
- Community members, faith leaders, and workplace peers
Voices That Make a Difference
I learned that you do not have to be perfect in your approach or memorize every step that you’re taught in discussing suicide, but that what is really important is to show people compassion and a genuine interest in their well-being and you will be amazed at what doors can open for them and positivity that can be introduced into their lives to change its course. Nick and Hannah were great instructors that made me feel heard, seen and created a welcoming and safe environment to engage and express ourselves during these difficult topics and conversations.
Roberto
I thought the training was a deep dive into the world of crisis intervention. I feel it was enjoyable, insightful, raw, and something every person could benefit from. As someone who had existing training in Suicide Prevention, I wish ASIST was an option when I was starting out in the world of crisis intervention. Safe for now looks different for everyone, and ASIST shows that there is no one size fits all with suicide prevention, but there is help, and it makes it clear for anyone who is just learning how to handle these crucial moments, whether it is with clients or with people personally in our lives.
Jennifer
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