Community members looking to arm themselves with knowledge on how to intervene and potentially save lives amidst the rising concerns of suicide will soon have the opportunity to participate in ASIST training. The two-day workshop, scheduled for August 20-21, aims to equip individuals with suicide intervention skills. According to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, this training is not exclusive to healthcare professionals but is also open to the general public.
With sessions running from 0800 to 1600, participants are intended to learn and practice a life-saving intervention model over the training days. This model is not only widely recognized but also recommended for use by those in helping roles. Additionally, there's also a half-day safeTALK training, which will be held on August 22 and focuses on suicide alertness skills. This latter session will teach attendees four basic steps necessary to quickly create a life-saving connection.
For those ready to take this crucial step towards becoming an informed ally in the fight against suicide, the base encourages registration by phone at 817-782-5665 or via email to [email protected]. Remember, the willingness to properly engage and act could very well be the difference connecting someone to life-saving support. Armed with ASIST and safeTALK training, individuals within the community will be in a position to actively help prevent the tragedy of suicide, ensuring that fewer people have to unnecessarily suffer in silence.
