Information Kit
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 50, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 09-4381
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Part 1 of this protocol is for substance abuse counsellors & has 2 chapters on working with clients with substance use disorders who have suicidal thoughts &/or behaviours. Part 2 is for program administrators & also has 2 chapters. Chapter 1 lay outs the rationale for the second chapter & helps administrators understand how they can provide support for programs & counsellors. Chapter 2 provides detailed information on how to achieve high-quality implementation of the recommendations in the first part of the protocol. JA