Assessing Suicidality over the Phone

Course overview

This training is designed to help 988 call line professionals understand their role and responsibilities when it comes to assessing suicidality over the phone. The session will review current best practices for suicidality and risk factors for suicide. Trauma-informed language will be discussed, as well as how to identify and accurately use assessment tools. The training will also cover safety planning for callers who express suicidal ideation. After completing this training, participants will be able to: 1. Accurately and directly assess for suicide risk. 2. Use evidence-based tools to inform crisis intervention steps. 3. Develop a safety plan.