TIP 50: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 50) offering evidence-informed clinical guidance for screening, assessing, and responding to suicidal ideation and behaviors in clients with substance use disorders. The document provides practical strategies for risk assessment, safety planning, intervention, and integration of care for individuals receiving treatment for SUD.

Registry Ratings: Not listed in Blueprints, CrimeSolutions, CASEL, WWC, WSIPP, SPRC Best Practices Registry, or NDPC (not a discrete intervention program).

Use Case: Clinical guideline for behavioral health practitioners and programs integrating suicide risk assessment and response into substance use treatment settings.

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