[homeles_ot-l] ASIST Suicide Prevention workshop on Sept. 22-23

[Linda O'Neil]

Several ASIST Suicide Prevention workshops are available between now and May 2012. The next one is Sept. 22-23.  Please use the attached brochure to register and call the CMHA receptionist listed in the brochure for further information.

ASIST Suicide Prevention Workshop
Most people considering suicide share their distress and their intent. Training can help us see and respond to these invitations for help. It can give you the confidence to ask about suicide if you are concerned about someone's safely. It can provide you with the tools to help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

The Outcome
The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first-aid, to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help. Attendance at the full two days is essential. Learn how to:
* Recognize invitations for help
* Reach out and offer support
* Review the risk of suicide
* Apply a suicide intervention model
* Link people with community resources

Evaluations have shown that the workshop increases caregivers' knowledge and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide, that intervention skills are retained over time and that they are put to use to save lives.

About the workshop
ASIST provides practical training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Participants often include:
* People concerned about family or friends
* Natural helpers and advisors
* Emergency service workers
* Counselors, teachers and clergy
* Mental health practitioners
* Workers in health, welfare or justice

Working mostly in small groups of one trainer to no more than 15 participants, ASIST uses many different teaching processes to create a practice-oriented and interactive learning experience.



Linda O'Neil

Public Education Consultant

Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch

1355 Bank St., Ottawa ON, K1H 8K7

loneil at cmhaottawa.ca

Tel: (613) 737-7791 Ext 135

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