Concerned About a Suicidal Child or Youth? Assessment and Referral Guidelines

This sheet gives assessment guidelines & a list of resources for someone who is concerned about a suicidal child or youth. The front side uses a diamond-shaped diagram to present the question that should be asked – are you thinking of suicide? – & background information to be collected, i.e. is the child making preparations for death, have they made a prior attempt, what are their personal resources & do they have a suicide plan. Names & phone numbers for Vancouver & area agencies are provided.