ASIST — Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
ASIST is a two-day, in-person, interactive workshop that equips participants with the skills and confidence to intervene and support someone having thoughts of suicide. Developed by LivingWorks, ASIST is recognised globally as a leading suicide intervention training programme.
The course is designed for anyone in a position to help — professionals, volunteers, and community members alike.
What Participants Learn
- —Recognise when someone may be thinking about suicide
- —Explore and understand those thoughts and feelings safely
- —Work with the Pathway to Assisting Life (PAL) model to guide an intervention
- —Build a collaborative plan that helps the person stay safe for now
- —Develop confidence in supporting others at risk
- —Reflect on how attitudes and beliefs about suicide can influence intervention
Organisational Booking Costs
| Up to 10 participants | £3,000 |
| 11–20 participants | £4,000 |
| 21–30 participants | £5,000 |
Workbook cost: £35 per participant — These are official LivingWorks training materials and must be purchased directly through registered ASIST trainers.
Venue Requirements
The hosting organisation is responsible for providing a suitable training space. Please review the requirements below carefully before confirming a booking.
For groups of 15 or more participants
- • A breakout room large enough to accommodate half of the participants at once
- • Access to tables for the afternoon of Day 1
- • Trainers must have access to both rooms from 8:00am–5:30pm on both days for setup and close-down
For groups of fewer than 15 participants
- • A single main training room is sufficient
- • Tables are still required for the afternoon of Day 1
General requirements
- • Adequate space for interactive activities and group discussions
- • Refreshments (tea, coffee, water) should be available throughout
- • Lunch is not provided — participants should make their own arrangements
Participant Information
Each participant must complete a booking form prior to attending the course. This form includes:
- Contact details and role information
- Questions relating to lived experience (to ensure appropriate support is available)
- The name and contact details of a wellbeing contact, in case a participant becomes overwhelmed during the training
Booking forms will be provided once the course date is confirmed.
What People Say
“Course was excellent — trainers were lively, engaging, and very knowledgeable.”— Educator
“Extremely beneficial workshop providing us with the tools to help others and the confidence to initiate an intervention.”— Police Officer
“Wonderful bit of training, delivered in a way that's easy to understand. I feel a lot more confident about what to do and say.”— First Responder
“Very engaging, emotive, and supportive environment.”— Social Worker
“The care that goes into the pre-course process says everything about the kind of trainers The Gentle Line are. You feel looked after before you even arrive. That sets the tone for two extraordinary days.”