Resources for Healthcare Professionals Medical and mental health staff sit with us at some of the most difficult moments of our lives. They have a unique opportunity to positively influence a person in crisis. The Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program (SRM) SRM provides free consultation, support, and resources that promote therapeutic best practices for providers working with Veterans at risk for suicide. Healthcare Professionals can request a consult here. Lethal Means Safety for Healthcare Professionals Learn more about reducing access to things people can use for suicide, like firearms or medicines. The Columbia Lighthouse Project Free training on the Columbia Protocol, a tool for assessing someone’s risk for suicide. You can learn how healthcare professionals can use the Columbia Protocol here. CAMS Care The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based approach to treating people suffering from serious thoughts of self-harm. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or an aspiring mental health student, the CAMS Framework equips you with the skills to effectively reduce someone’s suffering and treat suicidal risk.
