Suicide Prevention Tools & Materials for Providers, Patients and Loved Ones

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The MI Mind team strives to provide primary care providers, behavioral health professionals, patients and their loved ones with easy-to-use, organized tools and materials.

MI Mind Tools and Materials for Providers

Using the Partner Portal

• How to Access the Partner Portal
• Login to the Partner Portal for additional tools
• How to Complete the Site Readiness Survey (for Site Champions)

Patient-Provider Scenario Videos

• Screening Patients in Primary Care
• Assessing Patients for Suicide Risk in Behavioral Health

Following Up with Patients

• Patient Caring Cards and Letters Templates

Provider Protocols

• Provider Protocol: Using Self-management Tools
• Provider Protocol: Involving Loved Ones for Patient Support

Patient Assessment Tools

• Assessing Patients for Suicide Risk
• PHQ-9: Patient Health Questionnaire
• GAD-7: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screening
• Creating a Safety Plan
• Weapon Safety Protocol

Tools for your Patients and their Support Persons

• If you are thinking about suicide, read this first
• Support Groups
• NAMI Support Groups
• Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotlines
• Self-help Books
• Preventing Suicide: Tips for Parents
• Understanding and Helping Someone Who is Suicidal

MI Mind Support for Providers

Need assistance using MI Mind Tools & Materials in your practice? Contact Heather Omdal, Program Manager, for support and training. Email: homdal1@hfhs.org.