b"|27 Alignment with California Strategic Plan for Suicide PreventionEMPOWER PEOPLE, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO REACH OUT FOR HELP WHEN MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER NEEDS EMERGE Targeted Strategies forHigh Risk PopulationsRisk may elevate for some despite efforts to create safe environments and build resiliency. Anyone can recognize the warning signs of suicide and can learn to communicate effectively with people at risk to determine the type of support needed. Screening tools can identify people at risk for suicide in many settings, while brief interventionslike those used for problem alcohol useempower people at risk to recognize their personal warning signs, identify coping strategies and a supportive social network, reduce access to lethal means, and seek professional help to manage suicide crises. Crisis services and support also can assist with assessing for suicide risk and connection to services, and must be widely available, accessible, and varied to benet the diverse range of people in need of help.Draft 3.3.2020 Not For Distribution Draft 3.3.2020 Not For Distribution From Striving for Zero:California's Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention (6)"