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Then }else{ // If the quick-nav is still in the srm-main-nav if(navContainer.lastChild.id == "quick-nav"){ navContainer.removeChild(quickNavCln); } // If the quick-nav is still in the content area after the main nav if(navContainer.nextSibling.id != "quick-nav"){ var contentStart = navContainer.nextSibling; contentContainer.insertBefore(quickNav,contentStart); //Adjust for standard content page (i.e., not the index page) if (urlTail.includes("consult/index") || urlTail == "consult/") { quickNav.style.display = "none"; mainNav.style.height = "auto"; //Adjust for home page }else{ mainNav.style.height = "auto"; quickNav.style.height = "auto"; quickNav.style.marginBottom = "1em"; } } document.getElementById("nav-list").children[0].children[0].focus(); } } // Call layoutChange function when the document reaches the "loaded" state if(document.readyState = "loaded"){ layoutChange(window.innerWidth); } // Call layoutChange function when the window is resized window.onresize = function(){layoutChange(window.innerWidth)}; </script> <!-- END SRM NAV --> <div class="journey-icon" id="skills"> </div> <p id="intro">As a community or VA provider, there may be times when you need additional information or professional support from trusted experts to help guide your treatment of Veterans who may be at risk for suicide.</p> <p>To ensure you have the information, tools and resources you need, SRM provides access to therapeutic risk management best practices, prevention trainings, and resources for community and VA providers, including:</p> <ul> <li>Clinical guidance documents and structured instruments to aid in suicide risk assessment and management</li> <li>Documentation strategies and examples</li> <li>Trainings for both clinicians and non-clinicians</li> <li>Suicide postvention resources</li> </ul> <p>Below are links to some of the most helpful resources:</p> <h3>Tools and Trainings</h3> <p>Visit the <a href="/visn19/consult/tools-and-training.asp" title="Go to the SRM Tools and Training page">SRM Tools and Training page</a> for more information on clinical tools and trainings that can assist you in delivering therapeutic risk assessment and management. These include resources such as a risk stratification tool, risk-benefit analysis, measures, and links to trainings that offer basic and advanced information relevant to Veteran suicide prevention.</p> <p><a href="https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/trm/#about" title="VISN19 Link: Go to the TRM page on the VISN19 website">Learn more about Therapeutic Risk Management (TRM) with Patients at Risk for Suicide</a>, a clinical, medical, and legal-informed model for the assessment and management of suicide risk.</p> <p>View and download the <a href="https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/MH/srb/" target="_blank" title="VA/DoD Suicide Clinical Practice Guidelines ">VA/DoD Suicide Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)</a>.</p> <h3>Readings and Presentations</h3> <ul> <li>View and download <a href="https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/trm/#resources" title="VISN19 Link: Go to TRM resources on the VISN19 website">SRM-recommended articles and presentations on TRM and safety planning resources</a>.</li> </ul> <p>The Rocky Mountain MIRECC Staff are leaders in the field of Veteran mental health and suicide prevention.Visit the <a href="/visn19/consult/about.asp" title="Go to the SRM About page">About page</a> to learn more about SRM consultants and recent publications.</p> <p class="note">If you still have questions at any point in time, please <a href="mailto:srmconsult@va.gov?subject=Requesting%20a%20consult" title="Email: Request a consult">Request a Consult</a>. <strong>SRM is here to help.</strong></p> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="top_link"><a href="#top">return to top <img height="10" width="7" src="/va_files/2014/responsive/images/arrow_up.png" alt="go"></a></div> </div> <!-- end of innerContent --> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Right Container End --> </div> </section> </div><!-- End Site Wrapper --> </div><!-- End Middle Effect --> </div><!--End BG Main --> <!-- ************************************** START SITE FOOTER 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