Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Quasi-Randomized trial to compare inpatient care versus outpatient crisis intervention clinic. This study plans to enroll up to 1,000 participants across 4 sites in a 5 years period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adolescents that are 12 through 17 years old (including 17 year olds who will turn 18 years old during the course of the study). 2. Are brought to the Emergency Department (ED) due to suicidal thoughts or behaviors 3. Require a higher level of care (OCIC or Inpatient) indicated by clinician determination and a CHRT-SR score of 15 to 52. 4. The presence of a legal guardian 5. Capable of giving signed informed consent/assent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Adolescents with suicidal thoughts that place themselves at a serious imminent risk of suicide based on clinical judgment. 2. Adolescents who require 24 hour/day supervision but no adult can provide 24 hour/day supervision outside of the hospital 3. Adolescents without the ability to read and answer survey questions 4. Adolescents that are non-English speaking due to the scales and surveys that