Empower yourself to help. Do you want to confidently support someone struggling with suicidal thoughts? ASIST equips you with the skills to intervene and prevent suicide.
Developed by mental health professional, ASIST is the world's leading suicide intervention program. This two-day, evidence-based course teaches you the communication skills to effectively support someone in crisis.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people aged 16-24, however many people find the thought of speaking with a person who is thinking about suicide a frightening proposition. They may not feel ready, willing or able to help someone in great need. This is where our ASIST suicide prevention and intervention courses and suicide prevention training comes in.
iTrain Australia conduct a number of different courses that are evidentially-backed and globally-recognised for suicide intervention and prevention. They are aimed at all community members 16 and over. No prior qualification is required to attend Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
ASIST training is available to help you to improve your confidence to support suicidal individuals. The course has proven positive effects on suicide prevention and intervention.
iTrain offers a range of training for anyone who wants to increase suicide safety in everyday care situations or formal helping roles. Start with general suicide prevention training, or go you can opt for the safe or suicide talk options.
During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.
ASIST training is suitable for anyone 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an ASIST-trained caregiver. Developed in 1983 and regularly updated to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop.
Check out our range of online courses available now, or feel free to contact Matt directly to arrange one-to-one counselling or discuss customised training options.
