The Welsh Assembly Government‘s suicide prevention strategy emphasises the importance of early intervention, and the role that all front-line services should play in responding to individuals in need, at the point at which they request help. ASIST is a key strand of the National Suicide and Self Harm Reduction Action Plan: “Talk to Me.”

Every year more people die by suicide than are killed in all of the armed conflicts around the world. In Wales roughly twice as many people die by suicide than are killed in road traffic accidents. Also, for every suicide, there may be up to 100 times more people who are injured through failed suicide attempts.

Most people considering suicide share their distress and their intentions with others. ASIST training can help you recognise and respond to these invitations to help. It can give you the confidence to ask about suicide if you are concerned about someone’s safety. It can provide you with the tools to help prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

This Cymorth Cymru training course is for:

– Those working in supported housing projects with vulnerable people
– Those working with the homeless
– Community workers
– Emergency service workers
– Counsellors, teachers and ministers
– Mental health practitioners
– Workers in health, welfare or justice
– Community volunteers
– People concerned about family, friends or colleagues
– Advisers

Find out more on the Cymorth Cymru website.