A set of resources for providers, patients, and families on evidence-based treatment of suicide risk
Provider Tools
The Assessment and Management of Patients at Risk for Suicide Pocket Card (2019)
This tool helps guide clinical decision making in the treatment of patients at risk for suicide.
Safety Plan Worksheet: Brief Instructions for Providers (2020)
Printable worksheet with step-by-step instructions, designed to help providers guide patients through the collaborative process of completing the patient Safety Plan Worksheet
Lethal Means Counseling: Recommendations for Providers (2020)
Provider factsheet with information on how to counsel patients at risk for suicide on reducing their access to lethal means, as well as helpful firearm means safety recommendations and provider resources
Patient Tools
Safety Plan Worksheet (2020)
Printable worksheet, designed to enable health care provider and patient to collaboratively identify a patient’s stressful triggers, warning signs, sources of support, coping strategies and ways to access health care and crisis assistance
Safety Plan Worksheet (digital version) (2020)
Digital version of the Safety Plan Worksheet, designed to be saved electronically, enabling patients and providers to access it via their digital devices and update as needed
Crisis Response Plan (2020)
Printable, collaborative safety planning tool for trained providers and their patients to create a dynamic plan to reduce patient risk for suicidal behavior
Family Tool
Suicide Prevention: Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Family Members and Caregivers (2020)
Brochure that describes suicide warning signs, risk factors, and what family members and caregivers can do to help a loved one in crisis
Line Leader Tool
Reducing Access to Firearms: A Suicide Prevention Guide for Military Leaders (2020)
Factsheet with information to help commanders manage service members’ suicide risk with best practices for reducing access to lethal means