To promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention, the following trainings are offered throughout the year to school staff and the community.
ASIST
WHAT IS IT? A two-day suicide intervention skills workshop; participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Workshop features: presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers; a scientifically proven intervention model; powerful audiovisual learning aids; group discussions; skills practice and development; a balance of challenge and safety. Click here to see the schedule.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Virtually anyone age 16 and older can learn the skills to intervene to save a life from
suicide. Community members and agency staff are encouraged to attend.
FEE: $25 Due at registration. No refund of registration fee with less than a 14-day cancellation notice. Please note: to maintain the fidelity of ASIST trainings, we cannot permit more than 3-5 participants from one organization/school district in each training.
safeTALK:
A Four-hour suicide alertness training which includes: presentations and guidance from a LivingWorks registered
trainer; simple yet effective TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and Keep Safe, hands-on skills practice and development. Click here to see the schedule. Click here to see a description flyer.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? SafeTALK is an excellent tool for people (age 15+), regardless of prior experience or
training, who want to become alert to the dangers of suicide in a convenient timeframe.
FEE: $10.00 Due at registration. No refund of registration fee with less than a 14-day cancellation notice.
Kognito At-Risk for Educators:
To learn how to access Kognito for your Placer County school district, click here.
For more information regarding these trainings, please contact Stephanie Kaiser
