The World Health Organization estimates that one million people die annually by suicide. That represents one death every 40 seconds. In Canada the suicide rate is 15 per 100,000 and is the second leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 10 and 24.

Who is the workshop for?

Caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.

How much does it cost?

• $175 - General Public
   
• $100 + proof of status - Students (Limited number of spots per workshop - first five registrants)

Where is it held?

Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Branch Resource Centre, 2 County Court Blvd., Suite 102, Brampton, ON (NE corner of northern end of County Court Blvd. & Hurontario St.)

What do you take home?

If present for all training modules during the two days workshop, you'll receive a:

• Certificate of completion
• Sheet of 2 suicide first aid stickers
• Suicide intervention model quick reference guide
• 152-page handbook
• Workbook

How do I register?

Click here for registration form

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Over 750,000 caregivers, worldwide, have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Here's what participants have said:

During the course of the program, I realized that I had actually had opportunities in the past to be a suicide caregiver, that students I knew had made a cry for help. I was unable to recognize those cries at the time. I see now, thanks to my ASIST training, that those were cries for help from people who could very well have been suicidal. I won't miss the next cry for help, and I'll know how to respond when the cry is heard.