Information on Suicide

SBQ-R Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised
Instructions: Please check the number beside the statement or phrase that best applies to you.


Have you ever thought about or attempted to kill yourself? (check one only)
1. Never
2. It was just a brief passing thought
3a.  I have had a plan at least once to kill myself but did not try to do it
3b.  I have had a plan at least once to kill myself and really wanted to die
4a.  I have attempted to kill myself, but did not want to die
4b.  I have attempted to kill myself, and really hoped to die


How often have you thought about killing yourself in the past year? (check one only)
1.   Never 
2.   Rarely (1 time)
3.   Sometimes (2 times) 
4.   Often (3-4 times) 
5.   Very Often (5 or more times)

Have you ever told someone that you were going to commit suicide, or that you might do it? (check one only)
1. No
2a. Yes, at one time, but did not really want to die
2b. Yes, at one time, and really wanted to die
3a. Yes, more than once, but did not want to do it
​3b. Yes, more than once, and really wanted to do it


How likely is it that you will attempt suicide someday? (check one only)
0.   Never
1.   No chance at all
2.   Rather unlikely
3.   Unlikely
4.   Likely
5.   Rather likely
6.   Very likely

© Osman et al (1999) Revised. Permission for use granted by A.Osman, MD 

​**Add up the numbers preceding your answers, if the number is 7 or more please get help now. Call Code 4 Northwest, Safe Call Now or one of the other resources listed below.**

Suicide Self-test at choosehelp.com

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More Resources

Code 4 Northwest

Code 4 Northwest is an entirely volunteer-run, free and confidential crisis response and referral network for Washington State active and retired first responders, EMS, corrections, civilian support personnel, and their families. Call (425) 243-5092

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Suicide in the Emergency Services Report

Adopting a proactive approach to behavioral health awareness and suicide prevention

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National Programs on Suicide

Suicide prevention, awareness and support. Also, just a phone call away. 1-800-SUICIDE

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Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

The mission of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance is to collaborate, develop and implement behavioral health awareness, prevention, intervention and post-crisis strategies to help firefighters with an easily accessible and confidential source of information.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK(8255)

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Counseling Service for Fire Fighters

CSFF is proud to be working to provide links and information for American Addiction Centers across the U.S. in bringing together training and awareness of behavioral health issues that exist within the fire service community.

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American Counseling Association

This website is will help you to know more about counselors and therapists. On the top panel, there is a button called "Find A Counselor" to assist you find one near you.

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Chaplain Programs

A comprehensive website that offers a variety of resources, articles, networking, fundraising ideas for chaplains, and membership information.  

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Refer to their Everbody Goes Home Program and its sixteen Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. Life Safety Initiative #13 is Psychological Support Inititative which states "firefighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support".

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Fire Hero Learning Network

They have a class titled Stress First Aid for Fire and EMS Personnel.

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National Volunteer Fire Council

Access free online trainings and resources focusing on behavioral health issues.

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American Addiction Centers

Provides first responders and their families with a toll-free, confidential phone line for immediate assistance with issues like substance abuse, stress, relationship problems, work-related concerns, and virtually anything disrupting a member's work life and overall wellness. 
Or call 1-888-300-3332

Stepstone Connect

Stepstone Connect is an organization based out of Utah connected to Dear Hollow.  Dear Hollow is geared around working with first responders and treating everything from post-traumatic stress to addictions.  Stepstone is a an alternative form of counseling, it is all done via video conferencing.  You don’t have to drive to an office and you don’t have to sit in a waiting room hoping to not be recognized.  You don’t have to figure out what day of the week you can go that fits in with your shift schedule and your family schedule.  You meet with a counselor on-line, they work around your shift work schedule, they can connect you with a specialist who just might happen to be in Florida but they are the best in the business with what you are dealing with. And they take insurance.

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