It allows police to take the person to hospital for assessment.

Obtain a Form 2 from a justice of the peace if you are concerned your family member is a risk to themself or others ( ).

See the “Resources” section of this pamphlet for numbers to call.

Keep crisis line numbers handy (program them into your family member’s phone, and your own).

Keep a copy of your family member’s safety plan (if there is one, and they are willing to share it), so you know what steps to take to keep your family member safe.

Create a support network of family and friends who can accompany your family member to health care appointments or other places they fi nd stressful.

Encourage and help your family member to stay away from alcohol and other drugs.

If you are concerned that they are feeling more depressed or not acting like themselves, you can contact the team if your family member has given them consent to speak to you.

Let the person know you are there to listen and encourage them to speak to their health care team if they have one.

It may also allow you to see how you can help.

It may help them feel less isolated and scared.

Asking about suicide won’t cause or increase suicidal thoughts, or cause the person to act on them. Talk to your family member about how they are feeling.What should I do if I think my family member is considering suicide?

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