ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a 2 day face-to-face workshop that provides participants with practical skills and knowledge to effectively recognise those who may be at risk of suicide and conduct a suicide intervention.
ASIST Training is delivered by two trainers, Mark Hughes from Mind Your Head & Laura Russell from NHS Shetland.
Courses are scheduled across the year and are for everyone in the community whether they have an interest as part of their professional role or a personal interest. Each course has a minumum attendance of 8 participants and a maximum attendance of 24 participants.
*Please note* - this course is an intensive but very informative two days. It is important to look after yourself and also consider how this may impact you. If you would like to discuss anything with a trainer before registering for a course, please get in touch using our contact form
Courses are advertised on social media by both Mind Your Head and Healthy Shetland with dates and booking details. Follow our page on Facebook or Intagram to keep updated on upcoming courses
Courses can also be delivered to specific groups where there are sufficient numbers in the group - if you would like to discuss arranging a course for your orgnisation, please get in touch using our contact form or contact the office on 01595 745035
