Published on Friday, 19 January 2018 at 12:00:00 AM
Last month the Shire was successful in its application to receive $5,618 through Western Australia Mental Health Commission to conduct Suicide Prevention Training. The training will consist of safeTALK and Applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST). The training will be completed between 1st February 2018 and 31st January 2019.
safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.
ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop. During the two-day interactive session, participants learn to intervene and help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over 1,000,000 people have taken the workshop, and studies have proven that the ASIST method helps reduce suicidal feelings for those at risk.
For more information, please contact Brad Vitale, Community Development Officer on 9733 7800 or at cdo@waroona.wa.gov.au
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