Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | ASIST
Our ASIST Facilitators
Jordan Boyd | MSW, RSW
Jordan brings years of experience in crisis mental health, community-based social services, mental health leadership, and psychotherapy to this training.
After spending years supporting individuals struggling with thoughts of suicide, she has developed a deep commitment to LivingWorks' mission of building suicide-safe communities.
She brings extensive knowledge of suicide risk and intervention, alongside genuine compassion for those who struggle and for the people who show up every day to care for them. Jordan has a way of bringing energy, warmth, and even humour when it fits, making space for this heavy topic to feel a little more approachable.
Click the link below to learn more about Jordan's approach and the work she's done throughout her career.
Jessica Carey
Jessica has over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, traumatic brain injuries, and substance use.
She brings deep skill and knowledge in suicide intervention and risk assessment, including crisis response in the community and collaboration with EMS and London Police on calls involving suicidal ideation and other mental health concerns.
Jessica approaches this work with warmth and compassion, creating a sense of calm and understanding throughout the ASIST workshop. She believes that building suicide-safe communities starts with making space for honest conversations about suicide, free from shame or guilt.
“Jessica and Jordan made heavy content feel safe…. I loved how they were able to bring humour in to the workshop!”
“Jessica and Jordan approached the content in a trauma-informed way, ensuring we felt comfortable and safe!”
What participants of our ASIST workshops have said…
“Jordan and Jess were great trainers who made the content and group work engaging… It felt like a safe space to discuss the challenges and realities of suicide prevention!”
“… a really safe and open space was created for sharing and learning about suicide and suicide interventions.”
“This was my renewal… I was really nervous thinking about the past role play sessions. But Jess and Jordan made us really comfortable and sessions were really engaging and interactive!"”
“I really enjoyed my two day training! Jordan and Jessica were great at accommodating everyone. Starting with how they understood social anxiety…. I genuinely felt supported by both of them!”
Let’s Work Towards a Suicide Safe Community!
