Crisis Line Facilitation

This single session therapist-delivered intervention addresses Veterans' perceived barriers and facilitators of crisis line use during periods of suicidal crisis. The CLF session culminates with the Veteran calling the Crisis Line with the therapist in the room as a way for the Veteran to practice the logistics of making the call and to have direct experiences that may counter any negative beliefs about Crisis Line use.

Those in the EUC condition received the same promotional items and information about the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) as the CLF condition. Participants were encouraged to seek help via a provider or the VCL if they felt suicidal in the future. Research staff briefly explained key information about the VCL to those in the EUC condition (e.g., the links between the VCL and the VA, the 24/7/365 availability, etc.).