The SI/HI Response Guide: Clinical Steps for Suicide & Homicide Ideation
The SI/HI Response Guide
Clinical Steps for Suicide & Homicide Ideation
When a client discloses suicidal or homicidal thoughts, it's easy to feel overwhelmed—especially as a counseling student, intern, or new clinician. The SI/HI Response Guide provides a clear, organized reference to help you slow down, gather essential clinical information, and navigate your next steps with greater confidence.
Designed as a two-page quick reference, this guide walks you through the clinical process from the initial disclosure through documentation. Topics include:
• A step-by-step response framework for suicidal and homicidal ideation• Key assessment areas including plan, intent, means, timeframe, and history• Common risk and protective factors to consider• Questions to guide your clinical assessment• Documentation reminders and consultation guidance• Commonly used suicide risk assessment tools for quick reference
Whether you're preparing for practicum, internship, licensure, or simply want an easy-to-reference desk guide, this resource is designed to support sound clinical thinking while reinforcing the importance of supervision, agency policy, and professional judgment.
Perfect for:
Counseling students
Counseling interns
Associate clinicians
Clinical supervisors
Mental health professionals
Disclaimer: This resource is intended as an educational quick-reference guide and is not a substitute for clinical judgment, supervision, agency policies, state laws, or formal suicide risk assessment training.
