RELATED INFORMATION: Experience ASIST - an audiovisual overview, Flash Player required; ASIST: The benefits live on - an overview of ASIST; Organize or sponsor an ASIST workshop; Research and Evaluations; Does ASIST work? - proof and evidence (85 Kb PDF); Awareness vs. Skills Training; Training Needs (48 Kb PDF); About ASIST Trainers (37 Kb PDF); Suicide Awareness Facts - references for the facts shown at the beginning of the ASIST workshop: English | Français; ASIST 6 in Norway
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ORGANIZER'S TOOLS: Post workshop dates on this page; Organizer Guide (354 Kb PDF); ASIST participant certificate template: PDF format (32 Kb) | Microsoft Word format (20 Kb); ASIST pamphlet (1.1 Mb PDF) - overview of the ASIST workshop with place to add contact information; Workshop schedule, setup and material requirements (112Kb PDF)

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ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 750,000 caregivers have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Here's what participants have had to say:

I believe that every advisor at OIT should attend this workshop. It is a real eye-opener and is well worth the time spent.

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How can I get involved?

Participate in an ASIST workshop or TuneUp: see dates and registration information below
Organize or sponsor an ASIST workshop
Become a trainer of the ASIST workshop: see ASIST Training for Trainers (T4T)
Organize or sponsor an ASIST Training for Trainers (T4T) course
Acquire CEU Credits: see attached generic CEU proposal for ASIST workshop that can be used in most CEU application processes with adaptations based on specific requirements

Upcoming training dates

PLEASE NOTE: To inquire about many other training opportunities not listed here, see contact information for your region below, or contact your organization. Like standard first aid training, regular training refreshers are recommended. If you took your ASIST workshop through an organization, please contact your organization for ASIST TuneUp opportunities. Or if you took ASIST independently, please contact LivingWorks.

Upcoming ASIST workshops

CANADA (English)

For workshops in Alberta, see Centre for Suicide Prevention
For workshops in New Brunswick, e-mail Murielle.Doucet@gnb.ca or in Fredericton phone (506) 453-5885, or in Moncton phone (506)869-5157
For other workshops in Canada, e-mail info@livingworks.net or phone +1 (403) 209-0242

Jul 9–10, 2009: Dartmouth, NS. Angela Davis - davisacmhans@easlink.ca or (902) 466-6600
Aug 8–9, 2009: Courtenay, BC. cathy-crossroads@shawcable.com or (250) 338-0512. Trainers: Cathy Stotts & Kate Macdonald
Sep 9–10, 2009: Winnipeg, MB. - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257-5408. Trainers: Andrea Carlucci and Mona Stott
Sep 17–18, 2009: Hamilton, ON. Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton - Tamara Leniew - tkotsariadis@sympatico.ca - registration form (pdf 96Kb)
Sep 24–25, 2009: Winnipeg, MB (CLOSED). Trainers Val Horner
Sep 24–25, 2009: Winnipeg MB.Lianne Harbour-Klukie - lharbourkilkie@wrha.mb.ca or (204) 787 5172
Sep 29–30, 2009: Thunder Bay ON. Andrea Carlucci - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257-5408
Oct 5–6, 2009: Toronto, ON. Trillium Health Centre -Diane - (416) 521-4051.
Oct 6–7, 2009: Courtenay BC. Cathy Stotts -cathy-crossroads@shawcable.com or (250) 338-0512. Trainers: Cathy Stotts & Kate Macdonald
Oct 7–8, 2009: Winnipeg, MB. - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257-5408. Trainers: Andrea Carlucci and Mona Stott
Oct 29–30, 2009: Winnipeg MB. Andrea Carlucci - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257-5408
Nov 4–5, 2009: Winnipeg, MB. - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257-5408. Trainers: Andrea Carlucci and Mona Stott
Nov 9–10, 2009: Toronto, ON. Trillium Health Centre -Diane - (416) 521-4051.
Nov 19–20, 2009: Hamilton, ON. Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton - Tamara Leniew - tkotsariadis@sympatico.ca - registration form (pdf 96Kb)
Nov 26–27, 2009: Winnipeg MB.Lianne Harbour-Klukie - lharbourkilkie@wrha.mb.ca or (204) 787 5172
Dec 2–3, 2009: Courtenay BC. Cathy Stotts -cathy-crossroads@shawcable.com or (250) 338-0512. Trainers: Cathy Stotts & Kate Macdonald

CANADA (français)

2010

Jan 28–29, 2010: Winnipeg MB.Lianne Harbour-Klukie - lharbourkilkie@wrha.mb.ca or (204) 787-5172
Feb 4–5, 2010: Winnipeg MB. Andrea Carlucci - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257 5408
Mar 25–26, 2010: Winnipeg MB.Lianne Harbour-Klukie - lharbourkilkie@wrha.mb.ca or (204) 787 5172
Apr 17–18, 2010: Winnipeg MB. Andrea Carlucci - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257 5408
May 6–7, 2010: Winnipeg MB.Lianne Harbour-Klukie - lharbourkilkie@wrha.mb.ca or (204) 787 5172
Jun 3–4, 2010: Winnipeg MB. Andrea Carlucci - akcarlucci@shaw.ca or (204) 257 5408

USA

For workshops by NYSOMH, visit this link
For other workshops in the USA, e-mail info@livingworks.net, or phone +1 (403) 209-0242

Jul 8–9, 2009: Todd County Schools, SD. Duna Haukaas - dhaukaas@tcsdk12.org or (520) 750-0048
Jul 9–10, 2009: Indian River MI.- Scholarships available - Contact Pam Lloyd-Gorski pamlg@i2k.com or 354-9104 for information - registration form

Jul 10–11, 2009: Pittsbrugh PA.James Doyle - jdoyle@contactpgh.org or (412)820-0100
Jul 16–17, 2009: Ithaca, NY. Christina Culver - spscrisisline@verizon.net or (607) 272-1505. Trainers: Christina Culver and Micaela Corazon
Jul 17–18, 2009: Alpena MI.- Scholarships available - Contact Pam Lloyd-Gorski pamlg@i2k.com or 354-9104 for information - registration form
Jul 23–24, 2009: Anchorage AK. Ellen Call - ecall@anthc.org or (907) 729-3795
Jul 28–29, 2009: St. Louis MO. Chris Mayer - cmayer@bhrworldwide.org or (314) 628-6205
Aug 6–7, 2009: Wilmington DE. Marybeth Johns - marybeth.willis@state.de.us or (302) 892-5827
Aug 13–14, 2009: Tucson, AZ. Erin Adams Goldman - erin.adams@cps-rhba.org or (520) 618-8838 - registration form
Aug 29–30, 2009: Pittsbrugh PA.James Doyle - jdoyle@contactpgh.org or (412)820-0100
Sep 17–18, 2009: Alpena MI.- Scholarships available - Contact Pam Lloyd-Gorski pamlg@i2k.com or 354-9104 for information - registration form
Sep 24–25, 2009: Harrisonburg, VA. Jane Wiggins -wigginjr@jmud.edu or (540) 568-8901. Online registration at www.preventsuicidecsv.org. Trainers: Jane Wiggins & Pam Comer
Sep 29–30, 2009: Tucson, Arizona. Donna Carender - donna@carenderconsulting.com or (520) 750-0048
Oct 14–15, 2009: Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA. Jane Wiggins -wigginjr@jmud.edu or (540) 568-8901. Online registration at www.preventsuicidecsv.org. Trainers: Jane Wiggins & Pam Comer
Oct 15–16, 2009: Tucson, AZ. Erin Adams Goldman - erin.adamsgoldman@cpsa-rbha.org or (520) 618-8838 - registration form
Oct 17–18, 2009: Ithaca, NY. Christina Culver - spcscrisisline@verizon.net or (607) 272-1505. Trainers: Christina Culver and Micaela Corazon
Oct 22–23, 2009: Covington, Louisiana. LaVondra Dobbs -lavondra@bellsourth.net or (985) 237-5506. Trainers: Dian Lusher & Becky Roniger
Nov 5–6, 2009: Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, VA. Jane Wiggins - wigginjr@jmud.edu or (540) 568-8901. Online registration at www.preventsuicidecsv.org. Trainers: Jane Wiggins & Erica Orren
Nov 9–10, 2009: Tucson, Arizona. Donna Carender - donna@carenderconsulting.com or (520) 750-0048
Nov 13–14, 2009: Pittsbrugh PA.James Doyle - jdoyle@contactpgh.org or (412)820-0100
Dec 14–15, 2009: Tucson, AZ. Erin Adams Goldman - erin.adamsgoldman@cpsa-rbha.org or (520) 618-8838- registration form

2010

Jan 11–12, 2010: Tucson, Arizona. Donna Carender - donna@carenderconsulting.com or (520) 750-0048
Mar 9–9, 2010: Tucson, Arizona. Donna Carender - donna@carenderconsulting.com or (520) 750-0048
May 10–11, 2010: Tucson, Arizona. Donna Carender - donna@carenderconsulting.com or (520) 750-0048

AUSTRALIA

For workshops in Australia, visit this link or e-mai info@livingworks.netl or phone +011 61 (3) 9894 1833

EUROPE

For workshops and trainers in Scotland, visit this link
For other workshops in the UK:
Grassroots Training– Miranda Frost/Jenny Pickup/Chris Brown - office@grassrootstraining.org.uk or phone (01273) 675764
Wealden Eastbourne and Lewes Mind – Ellie Cooper at info@weldmind.org.uk phone (01323) 648836, fax (01323) 727796
Steve Hobbs (Isle of Man) – Steve.Hobbs@gov.im or phone (01624) 642860/642878

Sep 15-16, 2009: Sleaford Lincolnshire, UK. Leonora Irene Ferguson - irene.ferguson@lpt.nhs.uk or 01522 340160. Trainers: Leonora Ferguson, Janette Hibbert
Sep 17–18, 2009: Brighton, UK (OPEN) - Miranda Frost - office@grassrootstraining.org.uk or 01273 675764 - registration form (pdf 112Kb)
Nov 19–20, 2009: Brighton, UK (OPEN) - Miranda Frost -office@grassrootstraining.org.uk or 01273 675764 - registration form (pdf 112Kb)

ASIST TuneUps

Jul 8, 2009: Brighton, UK (OPEN) - Miranda Frost- office@grassrootstraining.org.uk or 01273 675764
Nov 23, 2009: Toronto, ON. Trillium Health Centre -Diane - (416) 521-4051
Jun 17, 2009: Tucson, AZ. Erin Adams Goldman - (520) 618-8838 or erin.adamsgoldman@cpsa-rbha.org
Sep 21, 2009: Halton Region, ON (CLOSED) - Wallis Balog - wallis.balog@livingworks.net
Dec 11, 2009: Brighton, UK (OPEN) - Jenny Pickup - office@grassrootstraining.org.uk or 01273 675764