About ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Every day, someone in your community faces thoughts of suicide. And every day, caring people like you have the power to help keep
them safe.

LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) gives you the confidence, knowledge and practical tools to intervene when it matters most.

You don’t need to be a counselor or mental health professional – just someone who’s willing to care, to listen and to take action. When you become a Suicide First-Aid Helper, you become a vital part of the Network of Safety – where people everywhere are using their skills to help save lives and bring hope.

What you’ll learn - and how it feels

LivingWorks ASIST is more than training – it’s an experience that changes how you see your role in suicide prevention.

Over two engaging days led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, you’ll learn through real conversations, group practice and shared reflection in a safe, supportive environment.

Led by certified LivingWorks Trainers, you’ll:

• Build confidence to ask directly about suicide

• Listen with empathy and without judgment

• Explore personal attitudes and beliefs that affect your ability to help

• Create a collaborative Safety Plan to help someone stay safe for now

• Connect them to further care and ongoing support

Why it matters?

Suicide can touch anyone – and yet, many of us aren’t sure what to say or do when someone might be at risk.

That’s why LivingWorks created LivingWorks ASIST over 40 years ago – to empower ordinary people to provide lifesaving help in extraordinary moments.

Across more than 30 countries, millions have been trained in LivingWorks ASIST to recognize signs of suicide, offer compassion support and connect people to safety.

This isn’t just training – it’s community-wide readiness.