By estimates, four out of five people who commit suicide have tried to warn others of their intent through verbal statements, written notes, demonstrating a preoccupation with death, or other behavior indicating that they are planning to end their life.

Training can help us see and respond to these invitations to help. It can provide:

The Training
A.S.I.S.T. is a two-day workshop offered each month. It is designed to give participants knowledge and skills that will help them know how to intervene when they fear someone might be at risk. The emphasis of the A.S.I.S.T. workshop is on suicide first-aid, on helping a person at risk stay safe and seek further help.

At the workshop you'll learn how to:

Cost & Registration
Cost of the training: $75

To register for the class, please use our printable registration form and mail it with your check to Sheila Linwood at the address shown at left.

2007 Training Dates

Location
Community Services Building
510 29 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO

Conference Room 1060

For More Information

Sheila Linwood, MBA
Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition Coordinator
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5033

Phone Number
970-683-6626

Email
Sheila.Linwood@mesacounty.us