Addressing Suicidal Thinking

Type:
  Printable Tool
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Public Mental Health Partnership and DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Community Mental Health People Experiencing Homelessness
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Overview

Many people experiencing homelessness may feel hopeless or overwhelmed. Some people in this situation may begin to have thoughts of suicide. Use this informative tip sheet to learn strategies to identify and respond to the immediate mental health needs of people experiencing suicidal thoughts.

  Keywords: communication, connection, COVID-19, intervention, mental health, provider, suicide, suicide prevention, support
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