Upcoming Sessions & Registration
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2020
A Message from Tulare County Suicide Prevention Task Force:
Good day. We have decided to cancel all currently scheduled training as a public health safety precaution. We believe that it is our core duty to help protect vulnerable populations and this action will help protect members of our community who are medically fragile. This action also helps us to redirect our resources to emergent needs.
We do encourage you to remember and engage in self-care which can include watching a favorite comedy, meditating, listen to relaxing music, take a hot bath or shower, take a nap, and similar activities. Taking care of ourselves is the first step in effectively caring for others.
We hope you understand and support our decision and that you'll join us for training in the future.
Sincerely,
Noah J. Whitaker
Tulare County SPTF Director
Questions
Please call (559) 624-7471 or e-mail.
Training Information
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an internationally recognized intensive training regarding signs & symptoms, intervention strategies, discussion of the suicide intervention model, and intervention practice via scenarios, and it equips people to respond knowledgeably and competently to persons at risk of suicide. Participants learn and practice skills in identifying and responding to people at immediate risk of suicide. Just as CPR skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills used in suicide first aid. Skills training programs should address caregiver attitudes towards suicide, since these personal elements affect the willingness to help and the effectiveness of the help. Such programs also typically explore options for linking people with resources for ongoing help.
After training, participants should be able to: 1. Understand the principles of suicide prevention first aid; 2. Explain the suicide prevention model; 3. Identify individuals who are suicidal or at risk of suicide; 4. Feel comfortable in responding to immediate suicide crisis situations.
Cost: Free. The Suicide Prevention Task Force utilizes its funding to fully support this training opportunity.
Training Dates: This training is always two consecutive days. Participants must participate both days to complete this training. This training may be made available to organizations or groups upon request. Training sessions must be scheduled 1-2 months prior to anticipated dates of training. To schedule training for your group, or to express interest in participating in a future ASIST session, please click here to email.
Target Audience: This training is for dedicated individuals who are committed to saving lives. It is appropriate for caregivers, teachers, parents, medical professionals, loan officers, mechanics, in-home service providers, faith organization leaders, and numerous other professions. If you come into contact with people, chances are you will eventually come into contact with a person at risk of suicide.
Presentation Style: Group presentation with a minimum of 14 participants and 2 trainers. A workshop cannot be facilitated with fewer than 14 participants, and a workshop will be canceled if the minimum number of attendees is not present the day of the training. ASIST can accommodate 30 attendees.
Additional Information: Please visit the LivingWorks website.
Special: Since July 2010 we have completed 83 ASIST sessions and have trained nearly 1,000 people, including representatives from the California National Guard, Tulare Youth Service Bureau, Turning Point of Central California, Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, Community Services Education & Training (CSET), Woodlake Family Resource Center, College of the Sequoias, Family Services, Kings (County) Community Action Organization, Tulare County Office of Education, Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA), Manuel Torrez Family Resource Center, Workforce Investment Board (WIB), Tulare County Right to Life, California State Military Reserve, Porterville College, Grace Community Church, Visalia Unified School District, dozens of local area faith-based organizations, and numerous volunteers.
Completed Training Sessions: 83
2010 = 13 sessions - July 26 & 27, Aug 31 & Sept 1, Sept 8 & 9 (2 sessions), Sept 27 & 28, Oct 6 & 7, Oct 14 & 15, Oct 18 & 19, Nov 2 & 3, Nov 5 & 6, Nov 29 & 30, Dec 7 & 8, Dec 9 & 10.
2011 = 21 sessions - Jan 24 & 25, Jan 31 & Feb 1, Feb 9 & 10, Mar 10 & 11, Mar 24 & 25, April 14 & 15, April 21 & 22, April 28 & 29, May 19 & 20, May 20 & 21, May 23 & 24, June 16 & 17 (2 sessions), Aug 16 & 17, Aug 22 & 23, Aug 29 & 30, October 20 & 21, October 25 & 26, Nov 29 & 30, Dec 1 & 2, Dec 12 & 13.
2012 = 8 sessions - Jan 12 & 13, Feb 23 & 24, March 26 & 27, Apr 17 & 18, May 16 & 17, June 5 & 6, Nov 14 & 15, Nov 26 & 27
2013 = 12 sessions - Jan 14 & 15, Mar 13 & 14, Feb 25 & 26, Mar 11 & 12, Mar 21 & 22 (Military/Vets/Dependents), May 23 & 24, June 11 & 12, June 19 & 20, July 8 & 9, July 15 & 16, Sept 25 & 26, Nov 4 & 5
2014 = 8 sessions - Jan 15 & 16, Jan 28 & 29, Feb 13 & 14, Mar 26 & 27, Mar 10 & 11, May 21 & 22, Aug 27 & 28, Oct 13 & 14
2015 = 6 sessions - Jan 15 & 16, Jan 21 & 22, Apr 27 & 28, June 29 & 30, Sept 30 & Oct 1, Oct 28 & 29
2016 = 4 sessions - Feb 2 & 3 (Tule Rive Tribe), Feb 23 & 24, June 8 & 9, Dec. 03 & 04 (A Combat Veterans Hope)
2017 = 3 sessions - Feb 22 & 23, June 14 & 15 at Professional Development Center, June 28 & 29 at Porterville Unified School District
2018 = 5 sessions - May 8 & 9 at Visalia Youth Services, Jun 12 & 13 at Visalia Youth Services, Nov 26 & 27, Dec 3 & 4, Dec 5 & 6
2019 = 3 sessions - March 11 & 12, April 15 & 16 (x2 sessions, same date)
2020 =
January 30 & 31 - Open session