Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training September 15-16, 2025

Course Description

• This class is intended for anyone interested in better understanding how to have an in depth conversation wiht a person that has thoughts of suicide. This two day class will provide an understanding of how to engage in this conversation, help the person with thoughts of suicide by helping them to identify reasons to live, and then putting a plan in place to keep them safe until they can be connected with community resources. This course will explore personal attitudes towards suicide and provide the opportunity to practice skills in a meaningful and salient manner.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Stephanie O'Neill | Kambi Crabb
• Credit(s) and Type: 16 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Target Audience

• Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff, Classified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes 
  • Charter Certified or Classified

Meeting Information

• Date: September 15 & 16, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Location: Cresthill Middle School, Room 2140 | 9195 Cresthill Ln, Highlands Ranch, 80130Links to an external site.

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Learners will become familiar with the ASIST intervention and model
• Learners will leave the training with an advanced understanding of how to help a suicidal person
• Learners will explore and understand how their own beliefs might help or hinder this conversation