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Implementing Community Suicide Protocol

This document outlines vital steps for implementing a community suicide prevention protocol, providing a structured approach to address the varying levels of suicide risk: high, medium, and low. Key actions include developing assessment forms, training stakeholders, and establishing communication protocols. The guide emphasizes how to respond to different risk levels, from immediate interventions for those in high risk to supportive measures for low-risk individuals. Regular training and debriefing meetings are essential to maintain effectiveness and community engagement in suicide prevention efforts.

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Implementing Community Suicide Protocol

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  1. Implementing Community Suicide Protocol Susan Armstrong, M.Ed. R.C.C. Prince George, BC

  2. NECESSARY STEPS • Write protocol & assessment forms • Identify one co-ordinator • Invite all community stakeholders • Obtain commitment on protocol • Train on protocol and suicide assessment • Arrange debriefing meetings with involved stakeholders when protocol implemented • Annual protocol meetings/trainings required

  3. RISK LEVELS OF SUICIDE WHAT TO DO HIGH * suicide intent * implement community’s suicide protocol * has plan and lethal means * no perceived supports * contact emergency, family doctor etc.

  4. Splats’in Suicide Protocol HIGH RISK ARRANGE FOR IMMEDIATE CONTACTOF PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM OR RCMP OR HAVE GUARANTEE THAT INDIVIDUAL WILLBE ACCOMPANIED TO THE HOSPITAL REPORT TO HEALTH DIRECTOR BY NEXT BUSINESS DAY IF YOUTH INFORM CAREGIVERS CONTACT CHILD WELFARE IF PROTECTION ISSUE IS IDENTIFIED

  5. MEDIUM RISK WHAT TO DO * indicated suicide intent *clear communication * obtain commitment to * may have plan not harm (contract) * report to doctor, caregivers * perceived support * follow up counselling supports * may have investment in immediate future

  6. LOW RISK WHAT TO DO * suicide ideation * communicate caring & explore issues *does not have clear plan or means * evaluate supports * feels hopeless, helpless but has supports in place that they recognize * report to caregivers * follow up counselling supports

  7. One Day Community Training Risk Assessments No Harm Contracts Safety Planning • Defining terms used regarding suicide • Ways of understanding suicide • Incidence rates • Suicide Risks (high – medium – low) • Community Protocol

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