CCA Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Flashcards
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Which DoD instruction governs the Military Crisis Line and related suicide prevention resources?
Answer: DoDI 6490.16
DoDI 6490.16 establishes the Defense Suicide Prevention Program and outlines requirements for crisis intervention resources including the Military Crisis Line.
The Military Crisis Line can be reached by calling the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and pressing:
Answer: 1
Active duty service members and veterans call 988 and press 1 to reach the Military Crisis Line staffed by trained crisis responders.
Which behavior best describes 'lethal means counseling' as practiced by a chaplain assistant?
Answer: Advising at-risk individuals and their families on reducing access to lethal means
Lethal means counseling involves educating at-risk individuals and their support networks on temporarily limiting access to firearms, medications, and other means.
After responding to a Soldier's suicide attempt, which step should the chaplain assistant take FIRST upon returning to the unit area?
Answer: Conduct a personal self-care and after-action review with the chaplain
The CCA should debrief with the chaplain to process the emotional impact of the event and ensure proper reporting is coordinated through correct channels.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach when someone expresses passive suicidal ideation?
Answer: Promising to keep the information completely confidential
Promising absolute confidentiality is inappropriate because if someone is at risk, the CCA has a duty to ensure their safety, which may require disclosing information.
The Safety Plan in suicide prevention is BEST described as:
Answer: A personalized written guide a Soldier uses to manage crisis moments
A Safety Plan is a collaborative, individualized coping plan that helps an at-risk person identify warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and professional resources.