How to get Professional Help for a Suicidal Person and Remain Involved (IN: Clergy Response to Suicidal Persons and Their Family Members, edited by D C Clark)

This chapter reviews issues that arise when clergy try to help suicidal persons engage in treatment, examines problems that may be encountered when making referrals into the mental health system, looks at practical skills inherent to the clergy & unique qualities of pastoral care, & provides techniques for facing predictable problems. It describes good pastoral care as being alert to needs, aware of community resources, & being available for continued contact after referral has been made.