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ASIST 11 Workshop- Open to Public
ASIST 11 Workshop English - 2 Day
VCU/Health's Injury & Violence Prevention Program is hosting ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) in October and November!! The two-day trainings will be held on the following dates:
8:30a-4:30p Thursday, October 12th and Friday, October 13th, 2023 in person onsite at VCU/MCV campus.
The registration link* is open through 5p EST Sunday, October 8th and there is a limit on the total number of participants.
8:30a-4:30p Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd , 2023 in person onsite at VCU/MCV campus.
The registration link* is open through 5p EST Sunday, October 29th and there is a limit on the total number of participants.
You'll learn the skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention, how to work with someone to develop a personalized safety plan to keep safe-for-now, and how to connect with further help. This is a two day in-person skills-based workshop. Teaching is done through presentations, interactive discussion, and feature videos. The program includes extensive opportunities for skills practice through trainer facilitated workgroups.
Learn more about ASIST at Living Works.
The cost is $250 per person to cover facilitation and materials. Participants will receive certification at the end of day two.Should an agency want to send multiple staff or cost is a barrier to attendance, please reach carol.olson@vcuhealth.org prior to the close of registration. If you have any accessibility needs, Carol is also your best contact.
The training will be in the basement of West Hospital (1200 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23298).
Free validated parking may be found at VCU Health Visitor/Patient Parking in Deck E and S, located at 12th and Leigh Streets.
Note that breaks and refreshments will be provided, however, full attendance is required for both days. Lunch is on your own. Participants may utilize what is onsite/nearby or pack their lunch.
- Dates
- Thursday November 2nd, 2023 - Friday November 3rd, 2023
- Time
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Location
- 1200 E Broad St
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA - Cost
- $250.00
- Registration Deadline
- Sunday October 29th, 2023
- Contact
- Kailyn Williams
kailyn.williams@vcuhealth.org
804-628-3361