Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is set to host
an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training on
May 23-24 at the Mount Zion Baptist
Church Family Life Center, 100 N. 18th Street, Monroe, LA 71201.
MONROE,
La., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is set to host an
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training on
May 23-24 at the Mount Zion Baptist
Church Family Life Center, 100 N. 18th Street, Monroe, LA 71201.
"We are connecting more strategically and
intentionally with municipals, local government agencies, and
faith-based organizations as we seek to battle mental illness and
addiction," Dr. Sizer said
The ASIST Training is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide
first aid. ASIST helps increase participant skills and confidence
to intervene with someone at risk of suicide. Trainers facilitate
participant involvement and help participants build confidence and
skills. The training includes trainer presentations, small-group
learning, high-quality audiovisual and practice scenarios, and
interactive discussions and questions.
NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer said, "We can
effectively help our citizens meet many of their physical and
behavioral health needs; however, we cannot solve complex societal
problems alone."
"We are connecting more strategically and intentionally with
municipals, local government agencies, and faith-based
organizations as we seek to battle mental illness and addiction,"
Dr. Sizer said. "When evidence-based treatment and training are
expanded, we all can better provide accessible, quality, and
competent care to our region."
The ASIST training helps professionals learn the risk factors
and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns,
strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis
situations, and where to turn for help to help individuals during a
chaotic time in their lives.
Dr. Sizer added, "We must continue to be innovative in
conceptualizing issues and solving problems on behalf of and with
vulnerable people and communities in our region."
To register for the ASIST Training, visit
https://asisthsatraining.eventbrite.com
Media Contact
DeRon Talley, NEDHSA,
318-237-9973, deron.talley@la.gov, www.nedeltahsa.org
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