[23011920N] ASIST Suicide Prevention Training (Reno)

5270 Neil Road,Reno NV 89502

19 January, 2023

Description

ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don't need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Since its development in 1983, ASIST has received regular updates to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, and over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop. Studies show that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings in those at risk and is a cost-effective way to help address the problem of suicide. Learning goals and objectives Over the course of their two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to: Understand the ways that personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventionsProvide guidance and suicide first aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needsIdentify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement itAppreciate the value of improving and integrating suicide prevention resources in the community at largeRecognize other important aspects of suicide prevention including life-promotion and self-careWorkshop features: Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainersA scientifically proven intervention modelPowerful audiovisual learning aidsGroup discussionsSkills practice and developmentA balance of challenge and safetyASIST helps to build regional networks of trained caregivers who can support each and use common terminology to approach suicide and safety. -------------------------------- NoteThe Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention closely follows the latest guidance from the Center for Disease Control, as well as federal, state and local mandates. At this time, our current guidance for our in-person classes is as follows: On the first day of the class, if you have tested positive for Covid-19 within the past 5 days or are currently experiencing symptoms (e.g., sore throat, cough, body ache, hardness in breathing), please cancel your class registration and reschedule for a later date.Masks are required regardless of vaccination status per Hospital Policy. Masks must be worn at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking. If you do not bring a mask to the training facility, there will be masks available for you to wear.Social distancing will be possible dependent on the size of the classroom. If you require space for social distancing, please contact the event organizer and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.Please bring your own pen, to avoid the need for sharing.This free ASIST class is fully funded by the State Opioid Response Grant through the University of Nevada, Reno, Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technology.