The Henry and Stark County Health Department and the First Christian Church of Kewanee remind area residents they will be conducting an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on Thursday, Aug. 12 and Friday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 105 Dwight St., Kewanee.

The Health Department and the First Christian Church encourage mental health and medical professionals, leaders of the faith community, school personnel, law enforcement, community leaders and interested members of the public to attend this important training.

The workshop will provide participants with the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to recognize persons at risk and to undertake appropriate management of referral of a person who is at risk of suicide.

Carrie Titus, Community Health Educator with the Health Department notes, “ASIST is a 12-hour certification course that focuses directly on attitudes about suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize persons who might be at risk.”

There is no charge to attend and the day includes complimentary lunch, snacks and educational materials.

To register for the Aug. 12 and 13 ASIST training, call Carrie Boelens at (309) 852-7255.

Press release by the Henry and Stark County Health Department.