Transitions in care, such as discharge from an emergency department (ED), are periods of
increased risk for suicide and effective interventions that target these periods are needed.
Caring Contacts is an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention that targets
transitions, yet it has not been widely implemented. This pilot study adapted Caring Contacts
for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ED setting and population, created an
implementation toolkit, and piloted implementation and evaluation of effectiveness. To …