1. are you open to talking about suicide?

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conversations about suicide require mutual consent. please ask before talking w someone about suicide or offering resources/interventions. consent requires renewal throughout the conversation. 

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talking about suicide does not cause suicide and can help prevent suicide. 

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managing emotions and focusing on consistency and facts builds trust and is  important in conversations about suicide. at the outset of the conversation, after mutual consent to talking about suicide:

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2. set specific time limitations (start and end time)

3. understand and communicate individual boundaries and limitations (requires self awareness)

4. renew consent constantly throughout the conversation by asking if each person is open to discussing new topics

5. don't offer feedback without consent; avoid giving advice unless specifically asked for it

6. if someone does not consent to talking about suicide, their answer is no

7. no stops what's in question.

8. appreciate having more to talk about than time allows

9 . end the conversation on time

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note: certain aspects of suicide can only be understood through experience (like parenting). some conversations about suicide require mutual experience and understanding.

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10. are you open to resources for people living with suicide?

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please ask before offering resources/interventions to people living with suicide.

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alternatives to suicide/crisis for people living w suicide (centered in consent and harm reduction):
https://www.theantidoterecovery.com/support

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11. do you want to talk again? (set specifics on scheduling)

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*antidote is centered in consent and harm reduction and does not support calling 911 for someone living with suicide.  i've experienced significant objective harm from law enforcement/911, involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, clinical care, and to my permanent public record for living with suicide.

 

please understand next steps specific to geography if emergency services are contacted on behalf of someone living w suicide.

 

988 is connected to 911 geolocation through georouting.