Basic Training: Suicide Prevention and Intervention

Basic Training: Suicide Prevention and Intervention is organized by American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) and will be held on Sep 22, 2021.

Who Should Attend: Health & Wellness

Accreditation: 1 training contact hour

Description:
Helping professionals frequently encounter people who are having thoughts of suicide or who have engaged in a suicide attempt.  As service coordinators, it is important to know how to recognize suicide risk factors and warning signs, as well as how to intervene with a person who is having thoughts of suicide. This presentation will provide basic information on intervening with a suicidal person and will provide resources to which suicidal persons can be connected.

Learning Objectives:
• Recognize suicide risk factors and warning signs
• Understand the importance of asking directly and explicitly about suicide
• Explore the available resources for persons thinking about suicide