Suicidal Ideation Therapists in McCalla, AL

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Netria Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McCalla, AL 35111  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help every client to gain the needed coping skills to live life as normal as they can after experiencing events that left them feeling depleted. I want each and everyone of us to life our lives to the fullest.
My goal is to help every client to gain the needed coping skills to live life as normal as they can after experiencing events that left them feeling depleted. I want each and everyone of us to life our lives to the fullest.
(205) 782-9302 View (205) 782-9302
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Strive Counseling Services, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PIP, RPT
Verified Verified
McCalla, AL 35111
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You is paramount at Strive Counseling Services.” I provide the highest quality of therapeutic counseling to children and adults. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. I look forward to working with you to identify the best treatment modality to address your mental health needs. When you are ready to schedule your initial session please be prepared to provide your insurance information. “Let’s Strive Together!"
“Building A Foundation For A Healthier You is paramount at Strive Counseling Services.” I provide the highest quality of therapeutic counseling to children and adults. I utilize evidenced-based approaches to assist clients with identifying their strengths to reach their optimal potential by developing confidence, skills for coping, and problem solving. I look forward to working with you to identify the best treatment modality to address your mental health needs. When you are ready to schedule your initial session please be prepared to provide your insurance information. “Let’s Strive Together!"
(205) 512-3242 View (205) 512-3242
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The Comfort House, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LCSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
McCalla, AL 35111  (Online Only)
I just need to take a step back and gather myself. Life is overwhelming right now. I need just one person that I can talk to who will listen. Are these statements familiar to you? Maybe you are just not feeling like yourself and don't understand why. Life stressors, covid fatigue, grief, anxiety, self doubt, and faith conflicts are a few things that could be the cause of these changes. Therapy can provide you a safe, nonjudgmental opportunity to work through these thoughts and experiences. Whether you prescribe to a particular faith or not, The Comfort House can help you move toward emotional and mental wholeness.
I just need to take a step back and gather myself. Life is overwhelming right now. I need just one person that I can talk to who will listen. Are these statements familiar to you? Maybe you are just not feeling like yourself and don't understand why. Life stressors, covid fatigue, grief, anxiety, self doubt, and faith conflicts are a few things that could be the cause of these changes. Therapy can provide you a safe, nonjudgmental opportunity to work through these thoughts and experiences. Whether you prescribe to a particular faith or not, The Comfort House can help you move toward emotional and mental wholeness.
(205) 606-5439 View (205) 606-5439
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Anita C Barnes
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
McCalla, AL 35111
I am a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama who provides in office and virtual counseling. I am an independent nationally certified counselor who has experience working with teens and adults. I am experienced in rehabilitation, coping with anxiety and depression, grief, adverse childhood events, crisis intervention and trauma in both adolescents and adults. I employ an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each client's unique needs. I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties and feel supported.
I am a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama who provides in office and virtual counseling. I am an independent nationally certified counselor who has experience working with teens and adults. I am experienced in rehabilitation, coping with anxiety and depression, grief, adverse childhood events, crisis intervention and trauma in both adolescents and adults. I employ an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each client's unique needs. I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties and feel supported.
(205) 677-5120 View (205) 677-5120
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Janet P Stoudenmire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, ICADC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
McCalla, AL 35111
I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups for over 25 years as a certified and licensed professional counselor. My work expresses my strong belief in every human being's natural drive towards growth, individuation, and integration. I value our ability to live in the present with all of the aliveness that this allows. Areas of particular interest include fostering connection for empowering people and fostering connection for couples as well as other intimate systems, and healing from loss.
I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups for over 25 years as a certified and licensed professional counselor. My work expresses my strong belief in every human being's natural drive towards growth, individuation, and integration. I value our ability to live in the present with all of the aliveness that this allows. Areas of particular interest include fostering connection for empowering people and fostering connection for couples as well as other intimate systems, and healing from loss.
(205) 255-9173 View (205) 255-9173
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Dunn-Kirkland Counseling & Consulting Services,LLC
Counselor, M Ed, ALC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McCalla, AL 35111  (Online Only)
Have you felt that waking up every morning has become difficult? The day to day tasks appear to be mountains that you must climb. You do not have to go through this alone. Our services are designed to meet the various mental health needs of adolescents, young adults/adults and couples as you navigate the trials of life. Take the first step by taking care of you. Here at Dunn-Kirkland Counseling & Consulting Services, you will be with someone that will allow you to breathe and assist you by using therapeutic strategies to improve your mental health and who will be with you when those conversations become difficult but necessary.
Have you felt that waking up every morning has become difficult? The day to day tasks appear to be mountains that you must climb. You do not have to go through this alone. Our services are designed to meet the various mental health needs of adolescents, young adults/adults and couples as you navigate the trials of life. Take the first step by taking care of you. Here at Dunn-Kirkland Counseling & Consulting Services, you will be with someone that will allow you to breathe and assist you by using therapeutic strategies to improve your mental health and who will be with you when those conversations become difficult but necessary.
(205) 883-2466 View (205) 883-2466

More Therapists Nearby

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Lyn Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, MAC, RPT
Verified Verified
Bessemer, AL 35022
Hello, I'm glad you're here. I can be reached at Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division. The number is 256-716-0811 or fill out the online paperwork at www.eaglecounselingtec.com. Believe me you do not have to go through life's struggles alone. I want to help you stop surviving and start thriving. People who seek counseling may be dealing with several issues at the same time. These issues can include, but are not limited to, children acting-out, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, low self-esteem, marriage, substance use, secondary trauma and, wounds from life.
Hello, I'm glad you're here. I can be reached at Eagle Consulting/Counseling Division. The number is 256-716-0811 or fill out the online paperwork at www.eaglecounselingtec.com. Believe me you do not have to go through life's struggles alone. I want to help you stop surviving and start thriving. People who seek counseling may be dealing with several issues at the same time. These issues can include, but are not limited to, children acting-out, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, low self-esteem, marriage, substance use, secondary trauma and, wounds from life.
(938) 888-7866 View (938) 888-7866
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Anna Fasanello
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Helena, AL 35022
Holding space at $30/hr for individuals and couples/relationships at Restoring Hope Counseling Center in Birmingham, AL. The ever-flowing and shifting experience of life can encompass joy, worry, hurt, beauty, and difficulty. I have a passion for working with those experiencing major life transitions such as grief, loss, birth, perinatal, postpartum, parenthood. I work with relationships experiencing betrayal, addiction, transition, and communication difficulties. Processing trauma is welcomed and held in this space. I warmly affirm and support individuals in Neurodivergent and LGBTQAI+ communities.
Holding space at $30/hr for individuals and couples/relationships at Restoring Hope Counseling Center in Birmingham, AL. The ever-flowing and shifting experience of life can encompass joy, worry, hurt, beauty, and difficulty. I have a passion for working with those experiencing major life transitions such as grief, loss, birth, perinatal, postpartum, parenthood. I work with relationships experiencing betrayal, addiction, transition, and communication difficulties. Processing trauma is welcomed and held in this space. I warmly affirm and support individuals in Neurodivergent and LGBTQAI+ communities.
(205) 606-5308 View (205) 606-5308

Online Therapists

Photo of Angie Martin, MEd, LPC, NCC, RPT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Angie Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35242
Trauma comes in many ways and brings with it many difficult symptoms. Fear, worry, sadness, and a feeling that you can't cope are just a few. Others don't always understand you or know how to help. This is especially true for parents who want to help their children navigate traumatic experiences but feel helpless to know where to start. There is nothing more frightening than having a child or teen who is struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts. Teenagers often feel unheard and parents can feel helpless.
Trauma comes in many ways and brings with it many difficult symptoms. Fear, worry, sadness, and a feeling that you can't cope are just a few. Others don't always understand you or know how to help. This is especially true for parents who want to help their children navigate traumatic experiences but feel helpless to know where to start. There is nothing more frightening than having a child or teen who is struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts. Teenagers often feel unheard and parents can feel helpless.
(205) 927-5498 View (205) 927-5498
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Ryan Jackson
Counselor, MA, ALC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hoover, AL 35244
I am equipped to work with individuals who may have personality disorders, suicidal ideation, depression, and/or self-harm. However, I operate from the perspective that the client is the expert. It is my job to empower their autonomy, meaning, and hope already within them. As you color the room, I hope to make the space safe enough to make observations about your values, not mine. What is important to you? What does therapy look like to you? Let us accomplish the goals you already have set out, and discover new ones together.
I am equipped to work with individuals who may have personality disorders, suicidal ideation, depression, and/or self-harm. However, I operate from the perspective that the client is the expert. It is my job to empower their autonomy, meaning, and hope already within them. As you color the room, I hope to make the space safe enough to make observations about your values, not mine. What is important to you? What does therapy look like to you? Let us accomplish the goals you already have set out, and discover new ones together.
(205) 627-9606 View (205) 627-9606
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Brightside Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35235  (Online Only)
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
(502) 401-1421 View (502) 401-1421
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Candace Headland
Counselor, ALC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35226
I specialize in the areas of grief/loss, stress management, trauma, life transitions, depression, and suicide prevention.
Let's face it, life can be challenging. If you feel like you are struggling to navigate life's obstacles, let's work together on uncovering and empowering the best version of you. My aim as your therapist is to create a safe space for discovery and healing, guiding you on a path toward inner peace and joy. I will help you unpack the complexities of life and explore how your experiences may be impacting your emotional well-being.
I specialize in the areas of grief/loss, stress management, trauma, life transitions, depression, and suicide prevention.
Let's face it, life can be challenging. If you feel like you are struggling to navigate life's obstacles, let's work together on uncovering and empowering the best version of you. My aim as your therapist is to create a safe space for discovery and healing, guiding you on a path toward inner peace and joy. I will help you unpack the complexities of life and explore how your experiences may be impacting your emotional well-being.
(205) 953-1400 View (205) 953-1400
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Richard Krebs
Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alabaster, AL 35007  (Online Only)
I've helped many individuals struggling with issues such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal ideation, couples and family counseling, panic disorder, grief, trauma, and phase of life transitions.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have learned that life is a beautiful, but sometimes difficult journey with many hills and valleys to navigate. We all have the ability to be amazing, but sometimes find ourselves in a position to have to relearn how to tap into our own inner strength and resiliency.
I've helped many individuals struggling with issues such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, suicidal ideation, couples and family counseling, panic disorder, grief, trauma, and phase of life transitions.
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have learned that life is a beautiful, but sometimes difficult journey with many hills and valleys to navigate. We all have the ability to be amazing, but sometimes find ourselves in a position to have to relearn how to tap into our own inner strength and resiliency.
(205) 964-9312 View (205) 964-9312
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Tammy Ziegler Mccreery
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntsville, AL 35802
Within a non-judgmental environment, we navigate sensitive issues and work on the underlying issues that provoke thoughts of suicide, depression, hopelessness, being unlovable or worthless, and through your efforts we are able to create space for long-term healing.
Talking about suicidal ideations can be intimidating and even scary to do, and I invite the opportunity to have these discussions in my practice! I am a certified suicide-prevention therapist up to the challenge of tackling these thoughts head on through the use of CAMS and BCBT-SP modalities. You can be safely treated in an outpatient setting with the guidance of these interventions and my partnership with you on your path toward healing. I invite you to lean into the feelings that led you to looking for help here, and know that you are not alone in your journey!
Within a non-judgmental environment, we navigate sensitive issues and work on the underlying issues that provoke thoughts of suicide, depression, hopelessness, being unlovable or worthless, and through your efforts we are able to create space for long-term healing.
Talking about suicidal ideations can be intimidating and even scary to do, and I invite the opportunity to have these discussions in my practice! I am a certified suicide-prevention therapist up to the challenge of tackling these thoughts head on through the use of CAMS and BCBT-SP modalities. You can be safely treated in an outpatient setting with the guidance of these interventions and my partnership with you on your path toward healing. I invite you to lean into the feelings that led you to looking for help here, and know that you are not alone in your journey!
(256) 223-9617 View (256) 223-9617
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Erica Wilbanks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Birmingham, AL 35244  (Online Only)
Whether it is trauma, suicide ideation, anxiety, depression, or just life struggles, I would be honored to walk with you through it.
Are you ready for change? Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Viktor Frankl stated “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”. I have built most of my work around studying trauma and the effects it has on a human. Trauma defined is an event or circumstance that is beyond a person's ability to cope properly. Many symptoms like anxiety, depression, dissociation, fatigue, and guilt follow trauma. Trauma is scary and I do not believe we were meant to do life alone. I offer to serve as someone who can collaboratively walk through the trauma with you.
Whether it is trauma, suicide ideation, anxiety, depression, or just life struggles, I would be honored to walk with you through it.
Are you ready for change? Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Viktor Frankl stated “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”. I have built most of my work around studying trauma and the effects it has on a human. Trauma defined is an event or circumstance that is beyond a person's ability to cope properly. Many symptoms like anxiety, depression, dissociation, fatigue, and guilt follow trauma. Trauma is scary and I do not believe we were meant to do life alone. I offer to serve as someone who can collaboratively walk through the trauma with you.
(205) 883-8517 View (205) 883-8517
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Tobea Cook Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Huntsville, AL 35824
Are you having trouble coping with your everyday lifestyle? Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or need help navigating through other emotional issues? Please allow me the opportunity to walk alongside you while working through these issues.
I truly believe everyone should have access to counseling no matter where you are. However, coming from a rural town in Alabama with limited resources, I have realized that many people suffer in silence due to fear of the stigma associated with traditional counseling or simply because there are not any counselors available within driving distance. For these reasons I am very passionate about offering flexible treatment options which include traditional sessions and virtual sessions. I counsel individuals, families, couples and groups.
Are you having trouble coping with your everyday lifestyle? Have you struggled with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, suicidal thoughts, or need help navigating through other emotional issues? Please allow me the opportunity to walk alongside you while working through these issues.
I truly believe everyone should have access to counseling no matter where you are. However, coming from a rural town in Alabama with limited resources, I have realized that many people suffer in silence due to fear of the stigma associated with traditional counseling or simply because there are not any counselors available within driving distance. For these reasons I am very passionate about offering flexible treatment options which include traditional sessions and virtual sessions. I counsel individuals, families, couples and groups.
(938) 999-9554 View (938) 999-9554
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Jason Southall Orrock
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery, AL 36117
It is my mission to foster greater self awareness and self care, while improving individuals' ability to love their self and others, ultimately striving to live a fulfilled life. I strive to support the community by providing individual, couples, group and family counseling in Montgomery, AL. I am experienced in working with individuals 18 & up that suffer from: anxiety, anger, blended families, career exploration, couples counseling, depression, family conflict, PTSD, relationships, self-control, sex counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma and sports performance in athletics.
It is my mission to foster greater self awareness and self care, while improving individuals' ability to love their self and others, ultimately striving to live a fulfilled life. I strive to support the community by providing individual, couples, group and family counseling in Montgomery, AL. I am experienced in working with individuals 18 & up that suffer from: anxiety, anger, blended families, career exploration, couples counseling, depression, family conflict, PTSD, relationships, self-control, sex counseling, sexual orientation, social skills, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, trauma and sports performance in athletics.
(334) 686-0532 View (334) 686-0532
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Tony A Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arab, AL 35016
Tony's areas of specialized training include: Trauma, relational/family conflict, individuals with thoughts of suicidal.
Tony specializes in helping those who have lost hope. As a retired ordained pastor, Tony has the knowledge and personal understanding of God to integrate the spiritual and emotional concerns of life. Tony fully respects the desire of those who do not wish to integrate the spiritual aspect of life in their counseling. Tony works with each individual to understand the specific needs and goals for counseling in order to insure he/she receives the very best that Tony has to provide as a therapist.
Tony's areas of specialized training include: Trauma, relational/family conflict, individuals with thoughts of suicidal.
Tony specializes in helping those who have lost hope. As a retired ordained pastor, Tony has the knowledge and personal understanding of God to integrate the spiritual and emotional concerns of life. Tony fully respects the desire of those who do not wish to integrate the spiritual aspect of life in their counseling. Tony works with each individual to understand the specific needs and goals for counseling in order to insure he/she receives the very best that Tony has to provide as a therapist.
(256) 217-9161 View (256) 217-9161
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Joseph Knox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Birmingham, AL 35244
Anxiety, depression, grief... we all experience these emotions at some point. But what if they become overwhelming? What if anxiety turns into paralyzing fear, panic attacks, racing thoughts, inability to sleep, do your job, or have a social life? Depression can lead to low motivation, lack of purpose, excessive sleep, or even suicidal thoughts. Grief can rob you of joy, pleasure, and zest for life. These issues and others (stress, job loss, divorce/relationship issues, health issues, etc.) may make life seem unbearable or unmanageable. But it doesn’t have to be. I believe there is hope and a path to healing for you.
Anxiety, depression, grief... we all experience these emotions at some point. But what if they become overwhelming? What if anxiety turns into paralyzing fear, panic attacks, racing thoughts, inability to sleep, do your job, or have a social life? Depression can lead to low motivation, lack of purpose, excessive sleep, or even suicidal thoughts. Grief can rob you of joy, pleasure, and zest for life. These issues and others (stress, job loss, divorce/relationship issues, health issues, etc.) may make life seem unbearable or unmanageable. But it doesn’t have to be. I believe there is hope and a path to healing for you.
(844) 816-2579 View (844) 816-2579
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Jay Pesek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Helena, AL 35080
My graduate training dealt with adolescent male patients with behavioral problems, emotional intelligence deficiencies, sexual abuse history and suicidal gestures and ideations.
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
My graduate training dealt with adolescent male patients with behavioral problems, emotional intelligence deficiencies, sexual abuse history and suicidal gestures and ideations.
We treat children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues, mood disorders, developmental and personality disorders. I work with parents to develop behavioral plans for their homes and families to supplement the therapy done with their children/adolescents in my office.
(205) 636-8176 View (205) 636-8176

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Suicidal Ideation Therapists

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.