1. SUICIDE PROTOCOL TRAINING
Assessing RISK & Action Steps

2. Warning Signs
-Insomnia or sleeping too much Feeling like a burden to others
-Social isolation/withdrawal Feeling overwhelmed
-Irritable/agitated Sudden happiness after prolonged
-Losing interest depression
-Feeling trapped/hopeless
-Talking about wanting to kill themselves
-Talking about a plan to kill themselves
-Giving away personal belongings

3. KEY POINTS
Don't be afraid to ask whether the person is considering suicide, and whether they have a particular plan or method in mind.
Research shows these questions will not push them toward suicide if they were not considering it

4. Assessing Suicide RISK
Does the patient have the Resources/means to hurt themselves?
Is the risk Imminent?
Is the patient Suicidal/admits to having suicidal thoughts?
Does the patient have the Knowledge/plan of how they will do it?
If YES, Call: Camden Police/911
AND Camden County Crisis Team/(856)
*Stay with patient unless you feel unsafe*
*Also inform immediate manager*
TALK Hotline:

5. RISK CATEGORIES Depressed Suicidal-Not imminent risk
Suicidal-Imminent risk

6. ASSESSING RISK & ACTION PLAN
Notify Victor M.
& Laura B.
Depressed
Complete Safety Plan
Suicidal
(Not imminent risk)
Complete Safety Plan (AND/OR contract)
Notify Victor M.
& Laura B.
*Do not include yourself in patient safety plan*
Stay with patient
unless you feel unsafe
Call 911
AND Crisis
Suicidal
(Imminent risk)
Notify Victor M.
& Laura B.