LivingWorks ASIST

Develop the skills to intervene when someone may be at risk of suicide.
LivingWorks ASIST — Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training — is an intensive two-day workshop that teaches participants how to provide suicide first aid.
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At a glance

ASIST moves beyond awareness and teaches participants how to engage directly with someone experiencing thoughts of suicide, understand immediate safety needs and work collaboratively toward a plan that supports safety, hope and connection.

A two-day, face-to-face training. No counselling or mental health background required.
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Participants learn how to

Two-day | Face-to-face training
  1. Recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide
  2. Ask directly about suicide
  3. Listen with empathy and without judgment
  4. Explore reasons for dying and reasons for living
  5. Assess immediate safety needs
  6. Develop a collaborative Safety Plan
  7. Connect someone with additional resources and ongoing support
Ideal for: managers, HR professionals, Health & Safety professionals, peer support teams, wellness champions, healthcare/social service professionals, educators and frontline employees.
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Becoming a Suicide First-Aid Helper

Recognize → Engage → Intervene → Develop Safety
ASIST develops deeper intervention skills than suicide awareness training and prepares participants to engage directly with someone experiencing thoughts of suicide. No counselling or mental health background is required.
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safeTALK vs. ASIST

safeTALK: Recognize → Ask → Connect. ASIST: Recognize → Engage → Intervene → Develop Safety.

Frequently asked questions

Do participants need a counselling or mental health background?

No. ASIST prepares participants to provide suicide first aid. No counselling or mental health background is required.

How is ASIST different from safeTALK?

safeTALK is a half-day workshop focused on Recognize → Ask → Connect. ASIST is an intensive two-day workshop that develops deeper intervention skills: Recognize → Engage → Intervene → Develop Safety.

Can ASIST be delivered virtually?

No. ASIST is a two-day, face-to-face training and can only be delivered in person.

Does ASIST replace clinical care?

No. ASIST teaches suicide first aid. It does not provide diagnosis, therapy or a substitute for professional care or emergency response.

What does ASIST training cost?

Pricing depends on participant count, location and materials. Contact us for a tailored proposal.

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