Upcoming Events
#Brighterdays
Capital Region Mental Health and Addictions Association is excited to be launching our #Brighterdays Campaign for the month of February 2023
#Brighterdays is a campaign to promote mental health and wellness in our community through, education, self-care, supports, resources, and fun! Stay tuned for updates!
Our campaign will run from Feb 1st-28th
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Workshops
CRMHAA is happy to continue offering ASIST workshops in 2023. Upcoming workshops are as follows:
July 22nd - 23rd, 2023
STU CAMPUS
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community.
Virtually anyone age 16 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, can become an ASIST-trained caregiver. Developed in 1983 and regularly updated to reflect improvements in knowledge and practice, 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.
Workshop features:
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Presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers
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A scientifically proven intervention model
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Audiovisual learning aids
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Group discussions
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Skills practice and development
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A balance of challenge and safety
