Family Support
Solace House works extensively with people who are struggling to cope with and help a suicidal family member or friend.
Family support is offered with the focus on psychoeducation about suicide prevention; warning signs of suicide; tips on how best to respond to the suicidal person; information about how to get help in the event of a suicide crisis; and making the most of the support system the family already has in place. This is not the time to discuss what might be happening with your friend or family member, but rather, a time to learn how to cope with the situation.
During the course of family support sessions, if the participant/s reveals that they have suicidal ideation or a plan, an assessment will be conducted and the participant will be linked to a therapist for their own suicide prevention counseling services.
Anyone seeking help for suicide ideation or self-harm is our first priority. Should a family member or friend request services, we will inform you. If you object to the family member/friend accessing support services, we will respect your wishes and make a referral to another program for help.
What to expect.
In just three steps, we’ll get you or your loved one started.
Initial call.
When you first call, our trained, compassionate staff will listen to you. They will ask you a few questions about what’s going on in your life, why you are seeking help at this time, and schedule you for an assessment with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In-person assessment.
Your next step is an initial appointment at one of our offices, which should take about 50 minutes. This is the perfect opportunity to talk in depth about what’s been going on to bring you to this point in your life. Talking to friends and family can be great, but sometimes you need someone—an unbiased, non-judgmental professional—to help you recognize that suicidal thoughts are usually temporary, and to assist you in regaining hope and moving forward with your life.
Counseling program.
We take it from there. We’re here as long as you need us. After your assessment appointment, regular scheduled appointments can be made through our administrative staff, all free of charge, and completely confidential. Solace House is client-centered and clients make progress at their own pace. It is really up to the individual but it usually takes a minimum of four to six weeks to move past a suicidal crisis.