Just Ask. You Can Save a Life.
The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), the most evidence-supported tool of its kind, is a simple series of questions that anyone can use anywhere in the world to prevent suicide.
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You Can Save a Life.
The first step is to ask. We used research and real-world experience to determine the right questions to ask to identify people of all ages at risk for suicide. The C-SSRS is designed for use around the world for research, communities and healthcare, and families, friends, and neighbors.
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Positive Impact
- Exciting News for Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders!
- Pennsylvania Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts with Updated Columbia Protocol Mobile App
- Lighthouse Project Receives Grant from USAA
- The Lighthouse Project Thanks F.B.I.
- *NEW* Screener with suggested language for youth 6-11
Effective For Everyone
The C-SSRS can be used by anyone, anywhere. The Columbia Lighthouse Project provides the scale in more than 100 country-specific languages for use by: