ASSIP flex
Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program
A brief therapy for people after a suicide attempt
ASSIP flex is a brief therapy for individuals following a suicide attempt, proven to reduce the risk of further suicidal behavior by nearly 80%. The program consists of only 3 to 4 sessions conducted in the familiar living environment of the affected individuals, followed by long-term follow-up over several years.
What makes ASSIP flex unique?
- ASSIP is an additional offer, not a replacement.
- The therapy is brief, has a simple structure, and clear goals.
- ASSIP will not cure patients of suicidality, but it will help them remain able to act during future suicidal crises.
- The project is conducted in collaboration with the PGV project funding from Health Promotion Switzerland.
- ASSIP Home Treatment has been offered in the canton of Bern since 2021.
- It has been implemented in the cantons of Zurich, Vaud, and Neuchâtel since 2022.
- In 2024, ASSIP Home Treatment will become ASSIP flex.
Where is ASSIP flex offered?
Learn more about ASSIP flex and Home Treatment.