Asist is a two-day training package and is the recognised best practice model in terms of suicide intervention skills training. Asist equips participants with the skills to intervene when suicide has been identified as a risk in individuals. Programme Aim The programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge, ability and confidence to carry out suicide first aid intervention. Proposed Outcomes/Benefits Participants will have the ability and confidence to:
If you are dealing with youth, youth clubs, sports clubs, coaches or other such organisations, and would like more information on volunteering or any other matter, please feel free to contact the Lions Club. Other Useful Contacts AREA: HSE South (Cork, Kerry) Coordinator: Helena Cogan Co-ordinator of Training and Support Services Contact: Agnes Cahill HSE, South: Sean McCarthy, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, St. Patrick’s Hospital, Johns Hill, Waterford. 051 874013 sean.mccarthy@hse.ieThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Brenda Crowley, Mental Health Resource Officer, St. David’s Hostel, Clonakility, Co. Cork 087 2995913 brenda.crowley@hse.ieThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Bernie Carroll, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick 061 461454 berniem.carroll@hse.ie |
