Response to Person in Crisis
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Take the person to a quiet place.
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Do not be alone with persons who are
intoxicated from drugs or alcohol.
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Stay Calm! and be clear about what you
can and cannot do.
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If you have ASIST training, use the
ASIST model to help you.
Speak calmly until you can bring them to
safety.
Follow these 5 steps:
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Ask for person’s name and write it down
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Ask for a contact number for family
member or friend and write it down.
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If person has taken tablets or visibly
attempted to take their life, CALL 999
FOR AN AMBULANCE AND POLICE
 Otherwise ask for the name of their GP
and contact them. It should be possible to
make an emergency appointment with the
GP. You can call Lifeline—0808 808 8000
or out of hours Doctor 028 9260 2204.
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You may need to contact friend or family
member to escort the person to A&E.
If you feel you need to speak to
someone
Please contact
Lifeline
24 hour helpline
0808 808
8000
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SUICIDE
Warning Signs
You may be able to help someone who may
be suicidal by:
There is no single answer, but a common
theme appears to be the need to put an end to
intense emotional pain. The cause, or more
usually causes, that may lead to such pain can
vary greatly between individuals.
Unfortunately, people on the verge of suicide
are often so distressed they are not able to see
any other alternative.
Sometimes, suicide can occur without warning but
most people who are suicidal do give warnings, some
of these are listed below
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History of suicide attempts.
Talk of, or preoccupation with, death or dying.
Showing signs of depression.
Self-harming.
Loss of interest in daily life or hobbies.
Loss of interest in self and others.
Loss of interest in school or work.
Changes in sleeping pattern.
Changes in appetite and/or weight.
Putting ‘things’ in order. For example
Sorting out personal possessions, making a
will, attending to unfinished business.
 Substance and/or alcohol abuse
 Unexpected changes in mood or behaviour.
 Suffering a recent loss, for example, due to the
death of a loved one, breakdown of a
relationship or loss of a job.
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don’t be afraid to ask if they are feeling
suicidal.
 Actively show the person that you are
listening to them.
 Take what they are saying to you
seriously.
 Do not make judgements. What they are
feeling is their unique experience and
you should refrain from giving your
opinions or views.
 Let the person know that you want to help
them.
harm themselves or make a suicide
attempt with.
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 Ask the person how they are feeling and
 Try to remove the things they could use to
Lifeline
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 Staying calm.
Please note, the warning signs listed can also be
symptomatic of other conditions and do not
necessarily mean a person is suicidal but these
are some signs you should be aware of.
 Try not to leave the person on their own if
they are actively suicidal.
 Seek professional help as soon as
possible.