Upcoming Events at Weber-Morgan Health Department
Wed Feb 26, 8:30 AM - Thu Feb 27, 4:30 PM
Weber-Morgan Health Department
477 23rd Street, Ogden, UT 84401
Community: Ogden
Description
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for those who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST Participants will learn to: Recognize invitations for help Reach out
Event Details
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is for those who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
ASIST Participants will learn to:
Recognize invitations for help
Reach out and offer support
Review the risk of suicide
Apply a suicide intervention mode
Link people with community resources
To learn more about ASIST visit https://www.livingworks.net/asist Up to 12 CEU's are available for this course. For more information on obtaining CEU's visit: https://www.livingworks.net/continuing-education
Participants will be expected to arrive on time and stay the entire training time - If you cannot commit to attending BOTH DAYS, please watch for future trainings.
Snacks will be provided, however lunch will be on your own both days. A refrigerator and microwave are available to participants who wish to bring their own lunch.
FAQs
Is this class right for me?
This class can be very heavy due to the nature of the training. The scenarios and role playing can be triggering, especially for those who have experienced a recent traumatic event. Since we want all of our participants to feel comfortable, please be mindful of where you are in your healing process to determine if this class is right for you at this time. If you have questions please feel free to contact the organizer. This class is intended to teach participants how to intervene with a suicide crisis. If you're in need of counseling or a support group please let me know and I can help connect you with resources.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Lacey McFarland - lmcfarland@co.weber.ut.us or 801-791-8733
ASIST Participants will learn to:
Recognize invitations for help
Reach out and offer support
Review the risk of suicide
Apply a suicide intervention mode
Link people with community resources
To learn more about ASIST visit https://www.livingworks.net/asist Up to 12 CEU's are available for this course. For more information on obtaining CEU's visit: https://www.livingworks.net/continuing-education
Participants will be expected to arrive on time and stay the entire training time - If you cannot commit to attending BOTH DAYS, please watch for future trainings.
Snacks will be provided, however lunch will be on your own both days. A refrigerator and microwave are available to participants who wish to bring their own lunch.
FAQs
Is this class right for me?
This class can be very heavy due to the nature of the training. The scenarios and role playing can be triggering, especially for those who have experienced a recent traumatic event. Since we want all of our participants to feel comfortable, please be mindful of where you are in your healing process to determine if this class is right for you at this time. If you have questions please feel free to contact the organizer. This class is intended to teach participants how to intervene with a suicide crisis. If you're in need of counseling or a support group please let me know and I can help connect you with resources.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Lacey McFarland - lmcfarland@co.weber.ut.us or 801-791-8733
