✅ Suicide Risk: Suicidal thoughts, intent, past attempts, access to means. 💡 Evaluating suicide risk is essential for immediate safety planning and ensuring that proper support and intervention are provided.
✅ Overdose Risk: Recent substance use patterns, tolerance levels, availability of Naloxone. 💡 Assessing overdose risk helps to identify those in urgent need of harm reduction strategies and medical supervision during substance use.
✅ Domestic Violence Risk: Current or historical abuse, safety concerns, coercive control. 💡 Identifying domestic violence risk ensures that safety measures are implemented and that the client receives the necessary protection and support.
✅ Other Risks: Self-harm, exploitation, homelessness, disengagement from services. 💡 Recognizing other risks enables a comprehensive safety plan that addresses a range of vulnerabilities and promotes overall well-being.
Develop a Crisis Plan
✅ Emergency Contacts: Identify trusted individuals, crisis helplines, professional support. 💡 Having a list of emergency contacts ensures that the client can quickly reach out for help during a crisis.
✅ Safety Steps: Establish coping strategies, safe locations, de-escalation techniques. 💡 Outlining safety steps provides clear guidelines for managing escalating situations and maintaining personal safety.
✅ Action Plan: Identify early warning signs and agreed steps for crisis intervention. 💡 An action plan with early warning signs ensures that interventions can be initiated before a crisis fully develops.
✅ Harm Reduction Strategies: Ensure access to Naloxone, medical intervention, or de-escalation techniques. 💡 Incorporating harm reduction strategies in the crisis plan helps minimize immediate dangers and supports recovery during high-risk situations.
Multi-Agency Collaboration
✅ Healthcare Support: GP, mental health teams, crisis services. 💡 Collaboration with healthcare providers ensures comprehensive medical and psychological support during crises.
✅ Social Care: Social workers, safeguarding teams, housing support. 💡 Integrating social care services can address broader social issues that impact safety and recovery.
✅ Community Resources: Peer support groups, shelters, advocacy services. 💡 Access to community resources enriches the support network, ensuring the client receives practical and emotional help.
✅ Legal & Law Enforcement: Court-mandated support, protective orders, liaison officers. 💡 Involving legal and law enforcement agencies can provide necessary protection and ensure compliance with safety measures.