Assessing for Risk in the Talkspace Platform
Important note for psych providers! The in-platform risk feature is currently only avaialble to therapists. If you are a psych provider, please use the option below. |
Talkspace has in-platform tools to help providers assess, document, and track client risk with greater accuracy and efficiency. These tools, located in the Risk and Safety section of the Clinical tab, offer integrated risk assessment and safety planning options directly within the platform.
Finding the Risk and Safety Section
To locate the in-platform risk assessment tools:
- Navigate to the Clinical tab in your provider dashboard.
- Click the Risk and Safety section to access available tools.
- There will be two integrated options within the platform:
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
Each tool can be completed by the provider or sent directly to the client through the Talkspace chat. By clicking on the three dots next to a tool, you will see two options:
- Create and fill out – This option will generate a new blank screener/plan for you to complete on behalf of your client.
- Send to client – This option will send the screener/plan directly to your client through the chat.
For more guidance on how to fill out the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), see How do I complete the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)?
For more guidance on how to fill out the Stanley-Brown Safety Plan, see How do I create a Safety Plan with my client?
More ways to assess for risk
Here are some helpful resources for suicide risk assessments and building a safety plan with your clients.
- Columbia C-SSRS Assessment
- HCR-20 Version 3 Assessment
- SAVRY Violence Risk Assessment for Adolescents
If you have questions or need assistance with risk assessment for any client, you may reach out to riskmanagement@talkspace.com.