[ASIST_Network] FW: ASIST scholarhips questions

[gary mcconahay]

Hi Amy,

Thanks for your question. In my opinion, one should always charge or ask for something in return for attending ASIST (and any other training of its nature), both because there are real costs to you for each person's attendance and the American ethic of 'you get what you pay for'. You also need to consider your overall budget and see how many and what types of scholarships to give that still allows you the margin you will be satisfied with. There are many options:

Offer a percentage off full rate (say maybe 25% - 50% depending on what your base rate is and how much of your total costs it covers).
A flat rate that covers your hard costs only (kits, snacks, site)
A flat rate that covers your kits only
Something less than this but always require some money (even $10) and some volunteer role (signing people in, moving chairs, picking up the donuts each morning etc.)
I suggest only giving 'free' scholarships if you receive something tangible in return (the training site, recruiting and registering participants, they buy four at full price and you give one for 'free').

One last thought ,whenever you offer ASIST at below market price, I think it is important to say why you are able to do so, in your advertising as well at the ASIST itself ,as in:  "the true cost of this ASIST was supplemented by the generous financial support of _____________  and the volunteer support of _____________".

My thoughts.

Gary

Gary McConahay PhD, Clinical Director
Director, Center for Suicide Prevention
ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.
3587 Heathrow Way
Medford, OR 97504
541-858-8170 office
541-858-8167 fax
541-218-3200 cell
www.columbiacare.org
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From: NOONAN Donna <donna.noonan at state.or.us<mailto:donna.noonan at state.or.us>>
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:49 PM
To: "asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>" <asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:asist_network at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>>
Subject: [ASIST_Network] FW: ASIST scholarhips questions

Dear ASIST Trainers,
Please pardon cross postings. Can you help answer Amy’s questions about ASIST scholarships? Please respond to the whole list as other trainers are probably interested in these questions too. Thanks!
Donna

Do you know of anyone who offers scholarships for ASIST trainings?  We have started charging in Washington County but would like the ability to provide for a few scholarships.  I'm looking for criteria people use to award them, a process/form for doing so, etc.
Thanks!

Amy

Amy G. Baker, LCSW
School Based Services Coordinator
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Washington County Mental Health
155 N. First Ave. Suite 250, MS 70 Hillsboro, OR 97124
office: 503-846-4575 cell: 503-793-1130
amy_baker at co.washington.or.us<mailto:amy_baker at co.washington.or.us>
http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/MentalHealth/




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