Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a 2-day, evidence-based workshop that teaches participants how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs when someone may be at risk. how to intervene and develop a safety plan. The training includes hands-on practice through real conversations, role plays, and a guided learning.
Facilitated by Justin MacArthur (FSPEI Clinical Therapist) and Sarah MacEachern (Case Management Supervisor at the Charlottetown Outreach Centre).
Date: Thursday, May 28th & Friday, May 29th
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Charlottetown
Cost: $250, with some subsidies available.
To register, visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zsbpzQtgFn
Why take ASIST?
- To build suicide‑safer communities.
- Understand the warning signs of suicide and effective intervention methods.
- ASIST is an evidence-based suicide prevention training, developed by LivingWorks, and proven successful.
- 64% of Helpers used their skills within three months.
Important Notes:
- ASIST certifications now expire after three years. Under these new guidelines, if you completed ASIST on or before April 2023, it is now expired.
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In order to receive certification, you are required to attend the two-day training in full.
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ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop – anyone 18 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.
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This workshop is not recommended for people who have had a recent suicide loss – if you’re unsure if you should register, please reach out.