Suicide Prevention Training

Suicide

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the Army-approved intervention training.

2-Day ASIST training: Gatekeepers will attend a two (2) day training session to obtain additional identification and intervention skills. The two-day ASIST workshops are coordinated locally and taught by ASIST certified training personnel.
5-Day ASIST Train the Trainer (T4T): ASIST T4T is additional training available which equips personnel with the ability to train ASIST. ASIST T4T certification requires the individual to complete a five-day course and conduct three (3) ASIST 2-day classes within the first year and one (1) for each year thereafter. The five-day workshops are coordinated through Suicide Prevention Program Managers (SPPM). Individuals who complete the five-day class and conduct three 2-Day ASIST classes within the first year receive an additional skill identifier. Information on ASIST training is available through the LivingWorks website: http://www.livingworks.net

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Can the material be condensed to a 1-day ASIST class?
No. The curriculum requires 2-days to instill the skill-sets required to use the ASIST suicide intervention model.
Is the 2-day ASIST class a onetime training event and are there re-certification requirements?
The 2-day ASIST training is a 1 time event. Recertification is not required for the 2-day ASIST training.
What is the maximum class size for the 2-day ASIST course?
A minimum of 2 ASIST Trainers is required for any class up to 30 students. Three (3) ASIST Trainers can train up to 45 with 45 being the limit for any 1 ASIST workshop.
What is the difference between the 2-day and 5-day ASIST workshops?
The 2-day ASIST workshop prepares individuals to recognize suicide warning signs and provide basic intervention skills. The 5-day ASIST workshop is Training for Trainers (T4T) course. It equips individuals with the skills necessary to conduct the 2-day workshops. In addition to the 5-day T4T class, the individual must teach 3 2-day ASIST courses along- side an experienced trainer within 1 year to achieve the certification. Certification is required to train the 2-day ASIST workshops. ASIST T4T is conducted by experienced LivingWorks Education coaching trainers. LivingWorks "owns" the ASIST curriculum.

Order Through Supporting Training Support Centers: GTA 12-01-007 (V2010)