Training and Events
Trainings
How to Save a Life- Suicide Prevention Training
How to save a life is a training that helps people identify when others are at risk for suicide. The training helps people become more comfortable with asking about suicide, connecting with the person in a struggle and how to make the best type of referral.
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Educational Talks
Suicide Risk and Veterans
Suicide Risk and Veterans is a an educational talk which examines veterans has a special population that has a higher than average risk.
Contact Rachael McNamara, mcnamarar@cofc.edu, if you have interest in this talk.
How Can We Reduce the Suicide Risk for Our LGBT Community?
Suicide risk is high in the population of people who identify as LGBT. This educational/training talk will examine the specific risk factors and protective factors for this group. This talk will include training in asking about suicide and making a referral.
Contact Rachael McNamara, mcnamarar@cofc.edu, if you have interest in this talk.Planning for Community Action
These meetings will be engaging discussion groups aimed at getting different parts of the campus together to explore what our community should do to help with the members of our community struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Interested in being a discussion leader? Contact Rachael McNamara, mcnamarar@cofc.edu
Contact Rachael McNamara, mcnamarar@cofc.edu, if you have interest in this talk.ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - 2 day training, 3 times a year
This is an intense two-day training offered at COFC three times a year. Small group discussions and skills practice are based on adult learning principles. ASIST teaches Pathway for Assisting Life (PAL), a practical guide to doing suicide interventions. This is especially recommended for staff in residence life and
No Trainings are scheduled at this time. Please email Rachael McNamara (mcnamarar@cofc.edu) to be updated about future trainings.
ASIST T4T (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - 5 day training
ASIST T4T is a five-day course that prepares local resource persons to be trainers of the ASIST workshop. There is a network of 5,000 active trainers around the world. Before applying, all candidates must read the Essential Information for Candidates and Trainer Competencies pages before registering. (Programs/ASIST T4T section).
ASIST trainers often rate the T4T course as one of the most rewarding, challenging and empowering learning programs they have attended. You will also find being an ASIST trainer very rewarding. Benefits aside, you need to know what you are getting into because becoming and maintaining the standards of a trainer are hard work. IMPORTANT: Be aware when making travel arrangements that candidates must attend all sessions of the five-day course.
Rachael McNamara and Rachel Goulet have been through this trainer and can answer your questions. You can reach out to them at 843.953.5640.
Suicide Prevention Among the LGBTQ Population - 1 hour presentation and discussion
Reports of suicide among LGBT youth has become more common. Learn about risk and protective factors specific to this population and ways you can help. Please request a training by emailing Rachael McNamara, mcnamarar@cofc.edu