ASIST

Welcome to a nationally recognized evidence based, skills-building workshop that prepares caregivers of all kinds to provide suicide first aid interventions. Professionals, volunteers and informal helpers all need to know how to help persons with thoughts of suicide in ways that are effective. Valued at $150, but offered for $50 with support from a Garrett Lee Smith Memorial grant. (Limited scholarships may be available) Includes all materials, lunch and refreshments

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) September 27-28, 2012 from 8:30-4:30 each day Dept of Public Safety Standards and Training, Salem 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317

Marion Co. Health Dept. Youth & Latino Suicide Prevention Program

As an ASIST-trained first aid intervention caregiver, you will be better able to:

Space Limited to First 30 Participants For Information or to register please contact: Susan McLauchlin,CPS Phone: 503-981-2464 E-mail: [email protected]

identify people who have thoughts of suicide understand how your beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide interventions seek a shared understanding of the reasons for thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living review current risk and develop a plan to increase safety from suicidal behavior for an agreed amount of time follow up on all safety commitments, accessing further help as needed Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions, skills practice and powerful videos

Funding for this flyer was developed (in part) under a grant number 1U79SM059185-01 from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.