• Practice informed consent by researching together the possible impacts of involving others in the conversation. Possibilities include but are not limited to: o Identifying if there is a Crisis Intervention Team available in your area o Writing together a list of approaches that would feel more trauma-informed for the peer when involving others o Exploring and naming the resources and community-specific supports that might influence a more positive outcome Advocating • Identify your role as someone there to advocate alongside the peer that their wishes and perspectives are honored and centered in supports, including crisis responses • Advocate for change in your workplace and in systems so that policies and procedures support your role as a certified peer specialist and trauma-informed approaches • Advocating in your workplace and in service systems that people considering suicide or experiencing crisis still possess valuable insight and self-awareness Consider the following • If the person is in a life-threatening situation, call for assistance. Keep the peer informed and provide information about what to expect. Inform the peer that you will continue to be available for support. • A peer expressing a desire to die or the fact they are struggling with suicidal feelings does not necessarily constitute a reason to pursue emergency services intervention.
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