Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) October 2021 - Bend

4555 SW Elkhorn Ave,,Redmond OR 97756

21 October, 2021

Description

What: ASIST is a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated suicide intervention training that reflects current best-practice in suicide inte What: ASIST is a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated suicide intervention training that reflects current best-practice in suicide intervention. ASIST is the result of more than 25 years of research and development and is the most widely used suicide intervention program in the world. This is a two-day, 15 hour, interactive workshop. Learn how to recognize opportunities to help, assess risk of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and practice skills. For more information about ASIST, visit www.livingworks.net.  Trainers:      Cheryl Emerson, MS, NCC, LPC; Amy Baker, LCSW; & Christine Ewing MS, LMFT PPSC  Where:         Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 97756  When:          Thurs – Friday, October 21st  and 22nd, at 8:30am-4:30pm                                    **Please arrive 15 minutes early in order to park and sign-in** Registration Required: By 5pm on October 7th. No walk-ins will be accepted. Please note: ASIST may not be appropriate for everyone, as it could be a triggering environment. This training is an educational program and is not intended in any way to provide therapy to anyone who has experienced a recent loss or who is themselves at risk for suicide. Appropriateness of training attendance is at the discretion of the ASIST trainers. Cost: $150 (includes materials). The Eventbrite registration ticket will say “free” as the program is only used to manage registrations.  However, payment IS required by October 7th.  Make payable to: Deschutes County, Attn: Jessica Jacks, 1130 NW Harriman, Suite A, P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005. Cancellation notifications must be received by October 7th, 5 p.m. for reimbursement. Failure to notify Cassidy Brewin of cancellation prior to October 7th, 5p.m. will disqualify you for future scholarship opportunities provided by Deschutes County Prevention Program, this is applicable to ALL registrants. Scholarships: Provided to all school staff, veterans organizations and others serving vulnerable populations in Deschutes County. Contact Cassidy Brewin, [email protected] , for more information.  Registration is still required. When prompted in the registration form, indicate you would like to apply for a scholarship.  (This is a reduced cost thanks to support from donations and grant funds!) Complete attendance for the full  two days is required in order to be considered ASIST trained.  It is understood that outside commitments may require an attendee to leave a few minutes early.  This can be arranged with the trainer the day of the training.   However, if early departure of more than one hour is needed, attendees  should consider either readjusting their schedule for complete attendance or to take a future training.  Full two day attendees receive a certificate of attendance and therefore, the declaration of being ASIST Trained as well as Continuing Education Units (CEU's).      Food: Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. However, lunch is on your own. COVID-19 Precautions: We will be following the official local guidance from local public health authorities. Depending on guidance, participants may be asked to wear a mask, social distance, and refrain from sharing supplies during the training. Guidelines will be communicated to participants prior to the event. For more information, contact Cassidy Brewin at [email protected] or (458) 292-6349. Deschutes County encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. To request  these materials in an alternative format, please call (541) 617-4747, fax to (541) 385-3202, or send email to [email protected].