SAFETY-A
SAFETY-A is a family-centered intervention developed by researchers at the UCLA ASAP Center for youth “who have attempted suicide, engaged in self-harm behaviors, or expressed strong suicidal urges.” This approach focuses on reducing risk and assisting with continuity of care, including collaborating with families and youth on developing a safety plan that includes restricting access to lethal means, and supporting protective factors like social connectedness.
SAFETY-A for Primary Care Providers in Texas
More children and youth need mental health support than ever before, and child and youth suicide can be preventable. Primary care clinicians and teams are poised to assist through support from the Child Psychiatry Access Network and SAFETY-A. Together, our team can support PCPs utilizing two distinct but complementary training programs that include free CME credits.
The SAFETY-A Suicide Risk Assessment Training is designed to equip primary care providers with the critical skills needed to recognize when it’s time to implement SAFETY-A training. This comprehensive program demonstrates how to identify and address suicide risk effectively, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions for those in need. Enhance your practice with the tools to make a difference in patient care and safety.
Levels of Training
We are pleased to offer a range of levels of training depending on the unique needs of each clinic and PCP.
| Purpose | Hours | CME credits | Link to sign up: | |
| SAFETY-A Level 1 | Brief overview of SAFETY-A to see whether SAFETY-A training might benefit you or your clinic | 1- hour Prerecorded Training video | 1 | https://bcmpsych.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQi6HRlipfpEEBMment |
| SAFETY-A Level 2 | Base-level knowledge on SAFETY-A with role plays | 3-hour Master Training | 3 | https://bcmpsych.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56odypzTpdbdTlc |
| SAFETY-A Level 3 | Full mastery and competency of SAFETY-A | 5 sessions, 7.5-hour Complete Training | 7.5 | https://bcmpsych.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9M0tDP6IxmfbkJo |
| Youth Suicide Risk Assessment Training | Designed to help providers identify youth who might benefit from SAFETY-A | 1-hour live training | 1 | https://bcmpsych.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Vx7vJXjnLgG1ym |