This policy paper reviews best practices for law enforcement crisis response, outlines the components of a comprehensive continuum of crisis care that provides alternatives to law enforcement involvement and ED utilization, and provides strategies for collaboration and alignment towards common goals.
Suicide Prevention Fact Sheet
This brief document provides an overview of DHCS’ suicide prevention activities and collaborations.
Patient Safety Planning Template
One-page template to help patients at risk for suicide create a safety plan.
Safety Plan Treatment Manual to Reduce Suicide Risk: Veteran Version
The purpose of this manual is to provide a detailed description of how VA clinicians and patients may collaboratively develop and use safety plans.
Telehealth Tips: Managing Suicidal Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This brief document provides some tips for evaluating and treating suicidal individuals remotely via telehealth.