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Overview: The 4 core components of the Community Assessment and Coordination of Safety (CACS) platform

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1

Perform a thorough risk assessment

adapted from well known, evidenced-based suicide assessments

This risk assessment has been adapted from well known, evidenced-based suicide assessments including SAMHSA's SAFE-T assessment and The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to support persons at risk of suicide. An algorithm is used to determine level of risk for consideration in next steps of safety and treatment planning.

2

Receive risk assessment results

and implications for next steps

Risk results reflect data entered when engaging a person at risk of suicide and should be considered a secondary tool to clinical judgment.

3

Connect individuals to valuable community resources.

In seconds, filter our database of over 1,000 resources by service type and location to get a list tailored to the person at risk

Resources reflect mental health support, hospitals, substance use programs, shelters, Medicaid providers and low-cost services state-wide. We initially collaborated with Colorado Crisis Services (formerly Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners) to maintain 1,016 resources reflecting current information with updates last on 11-20-2024.

4

Engage individuals in safety planning to support coordination and well-being

This safety plan template is a blending of a discharge summary from hospital level of care, crisis response, and SAMHSA's Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

As featured in

Safety Planning with At-Risk Families: Exploring the Benefits on PsychCentral.com

The Private Practice Start Up: 5 Things to Know Before Creating an App in Private Practice

University of Denver- Counseling Psychology Alumna Creates App to Assess and Prevent Suicide

Mental Health Colorado's School Mental Health Toolkit

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User Testimonials

"The CACS App it is a helpful tool that trains a clinician in conducting suicide assessments and is a great self-supervision tool."
- Kat Middendall, LCSW, Director of A Peaceful Life Counseling Services, Lakewood, CO.