Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Just as “CPR” skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills used in suicide first aid. ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is widely used by people in a variety of “front line” positions, including counselors, campus security, student services and residence hall staff, health care center staff, social workers and campus ministry.
Learn More About ASIST Training (opens new window)
To find out more about bringing an ASIST training to your campus, contact:
Jane Wiggins, Ph.D.
wigginjr@jmu.edu ✉
540-568-8901 ☏
Because of the demand for seats, please register only if you are able to attend the full two days, and are not 'on-call' for other duties during that time.
| Event | Date | Time | Registration Notes | Location |
| ASIST | May 22-23, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open Register |
Harrisonburg, VA |
| ASIST | June 5-6, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Training is full. Email wigginjr@jmu.edu to inquire about cancellations. | Richmond, VA |
| ASIST | June 14-15, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open Register |
Winchester, VA |
| ASIST | June 15-16, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is only to the Emory and Henry campus community until May 31. Register |
Emory, VA |
| ASIST | June 28-29, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open Register |
Arlington, VA |
| ASIST | July 18-19, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open only to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies at James Madison University. Register |
Harrisonburg, VA |
| ASIST | July 27-28, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open Register |
Winchester, VA |
| ASIST | August 3-4, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open only to the Sweet Briar campus community. Register |
Sweet Briar, VA |
| ASIST | August 7-8, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open only to the University of Lynchburg community until July 15th. Register |
Lynchburg, VA |
| ASIST | Aug. 10-11, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | This training is full. Contact wigginjr@jmu.edu for waitlist. |
Lynchburg, VA |
| ASIST | August 24-25, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open only to the Washington and Lee community. Register |
Lexington, VA |
| ASIST | September 7-8, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open only to JMU’s Occupational Therapy Graduate program. Register |
Harrisonburg, VA |
| ASIST | September 21-22, 2023 | 8:20-4:30 | Registration is open only to JMU counseling graduate students until Sept. 1. Register |
Harrisonburg, VA |