How It Works
The Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program (SRM) provides free consultation to both VA and community providers.
SRM experts offer tailored support anchored in clinical experience, best practices, and current research. When providers have access to the right resources, they feel supported and confident in their approach to serving Veterans.
SRM consults on topics including:
- Risk assessment
- Conceptualization of suicide risk
- Lethal means safety counseling
- Strategies for how to engage Veterans at high risk
- Best practices for documentation
- Provider support after a suicide loss (postvention) and/or consultation on postvention practices
How to Request a Consult
Request a consult in one easy step
Send us an email at srmconsult@va.gov.
Who can request a consult? Any VA or community provider working with Veterans at risk for suicide.
What Happens After the Request?
After the request, you will be set up with a consultant who can best answer your question. Consultation can take place by virtual meeting or email, at your convenience.
In some cases, we might send you a form to gather additional information about your question.
Provide Information
You will provide information about the clinical circumstances prompting consultation and let us know what we can be most helpful with.
Collaborate
We collaboratively conceptualize the issues and offer recommendations and answers. Any question related to suicide prevention and Veterans is welcome.
Notice for community providers: SRM offers expert guidance on subjects that come up frequently in the course of caring for Veterans at risk for suicide. In accordance with the Federal Tort Claims Act, we cannot provide direct guidance or consultation regarding the care of a specific Veteran, nor assume clinical responsibility for patients not under our care.
