The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline--Call Monitoring Form collect information on the caller, the elements of a suicide risk assessment that are completed by the crisis worker, as well as what action plan that is developed with the caller and what referrals are provided to the caller. Additionally, the evaluation includes follow-up data collection utilizing the Crisis Hotline Telephone Follow-up Assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to collect data regarding: (1) suicide risk status at the time of and since the call, (2) depressive symptoms at follow-up, (3) service utilization since the call, (4) barriers to service access, and (5) the caller's perception of the efficacy of the hotline intervention.
US Code:
5 USC 520A
Name of Law: Priority Mental Health Needs of Regional and National Significance
The estimate of total burden hours associated with the original 3-year approval period was 2,586 hours. SAMHSA is requesting 3,543 hours for this submission, an increase of 957 hours. The additional data collection activities to assess the process and impact of motivational interviewing and safety planning (MI/SP) have resulted in increased burden.
The estimate of total burden hours associated with the Evaluation Continuation for the 3-year approval period is 1,773 hours.
The estimate of total burden hours associated with the 3-year approval period for the Evaluation Expansion is 1,770.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.