Community Services

CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide Release 1 describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support. It includes information on how to:

-identify and assess the person's current suicide risk
-collaborate to increase immediate safety
-facilitate links to further support
-review and report on support provided

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