Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, & Psychiatric Emergencies
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If you suspect a patient is at risk for suicide, you can connect them to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1 (800) 273-8255 (not intended for healthcare providers)
Resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- General Resources for Emergency Departments
- Caring for Adult Patients with Suicide Risk: A Consensus Guide for Emergency Departments | Full Guide
| Quick Guide
- Emergency Department Poster – Is Your Patient Suicidal?
- Continuity of Care for Suicide Prevention: The Role of Emergency Departments
- The Role in Emergency Medical Services Providers in Preventing Suicide
National ACEP
- Suicide Prevention Awareness
- Suicide: What It Is, What To Do
- Suicide and Patients In Your ED
- Suicide and Veterans In Your ED
