Service providers play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and managing the risk of suicide. This guide informs service providers about the fundamentals of utilizing safety plans with newcomers experiencing suicidal thinking or risk.
This guide accompanies Switchboard’s editable Suicidal Ideation Safety Plan Template, which can be used when working with clients expressing thoughts about death or suicide but have no immediate plan or intent.
This guide is also intended to be used regularly for individuals who have previously experienced suicidal ideation and/or attempted suicide within the last twelve months. Regular assessment and discretion are advised as needed.
