Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Just as “CPR” skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills used in suicide first aid. ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is widely used by people in a variety of “front line” positions, including counselors, campus security, student services and residence hall staff, health care center staff, social workers and campus ministry.
Learn More About ASIST Training (opens new window)
To find out more about bringing an ASIST training to your community, contact:
Jane Wiggins, Ph.D.
wigginjr@jmu.edu ✉
540-568-8901 ☏
Because of the demand for seats, please register only if you are able to attend the full two days, and are not 'on-call' for other duties during that time.
| Event | Date | Time | Registration Notes | Location |
| ASIST | April 6-7, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration open Register |
Harrisonburg, VA |
| ASIST | April 6-7, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open Register |
Alexandria, VA |
| ASIST | April 12-13, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Open only to Norfolk State University students and staff until April 1, 2023 Register |
Norfolk, VA |
| ASIST | May 22-23, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Open only to safeTALK T4T candidates and the JMU community until April 30. Register |
Harrisonburg, VA |
| ASIST | June 5-6, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Open only to members of the University of Richmond campus community until May 19, 2023 Register |
Richmond, VA |
| ASIST | July 27-28, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Winchester | |
| ASIST | Aug. 10-11, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | This training is full. Contact wigginjr@jmu.edu for waitlist. Register |
Lynchburg, VA |