Preventing Addiction Related Suicide (PARS)

PARS is a module designed for a single session of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) including a specified combination of didactic presentations and group discussions. PARS topics include: Goals and Objectives; Suicide Overview; The Strong Link Between Addiction and Suicide; Suicide Myths and Facts; Common Triggers of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors; Warning Signs of Suicide; Suicide Risk Factors; Suicide Protective Factors; How You Can Prevent Addiction Related Suicide; Action Steps to Take if You or Someone You Know Becomes Suicidal

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) substance abuse group session focused on depression, grief, or managing emotions. Site-specific session topic is what that IOP usually provides and was chosen by agency leads prior to start of study.