REPS (Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide) will hold an ASIST Gatekeeper Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) at The Memorial Hospital.
This workshop is designed to give participants knowledge and skills that will help them know how to intervene when they fear someone might be at risk for suicide and/or suffering from depression.
Participants will learn to:
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Link people with community resources
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Apply a model for intervention
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Reach out and offer support
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Recognize opportunities to help
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Recognize the warning signs of depression and/or suicide
This is a two day long workshop where snacks, breakfast and lunch will be provided.