Farley works as a suicide hotline staffer. One evening, he received a call from a young woman who complained of suicidal ideation but felt no immediate risk of acting on her thoughts. Given this, Farley provided a referral for follow-up at the local community counseling center. Which type of suicide prevention does this scenario depict?

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The scenario depicts crisis intervention, which involves providing immediate assistance to individuals in crisis situations to prevent them from taking harmful actions. Farley's referral to the local community counseling center is an example of crisis intervention as he is providing the young woman with immediate access to resources to address her suicidal ideation. Early detection involves identifying individuals at risk of suicide before a crisis occurs. Peer support involves providing emotional and practical assistance to individuals who are experiencing suicidal ideation or have attempted suicide based on shared experiences. Critical incident debriefing involves providing support and assistance to individuals after a traumatic event.

Farley Works as a Suicide Hotline Staffer