Early response service for people who self-harm | |
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The service takes referrals from Accident & Emergency departments, the police and other local agencies such as homelessness projects. The service is available within 72 hours of the self-harm episode and be staffed by people with experience in solution focused brief therapy and giving information and advice. |
Rationale
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This service is based on a similar pre-existing project for under 18 year olds and ensures that adults can receive service as well. People who self-harm are recognised as being at greater risk of completing a suicide.
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Desired Outcomes
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- • Reduce the risk of repeat self-harm.
- Identify longer term needs.
- Link people with appropriate support.
- Inform future planning.
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Relevance to Choose Life's Key Areas Of Work
| | Supporting the improved co-ordination of efforts by local agencies to develop and implement local suicide prevention action plans. |
Choose Life Objectives
| - Responding to immediate crisis
| Choose Life Priority Groups
| People who self harm
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Partners In Delivery
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| Penumbra |
Evaluation Tools/Methods
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Currently under discussion with Choose Life Group
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Contact Details
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Ola Skrzypulec
Penumbra
1st Floor
2 Kirk Wynd
Kircaldy
Fife
KY1 1EH
Telephone: 01592 646848
Email: OlaS@penumbra.org.uk
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