---
title: "Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale"
description: "The Columbia Protocol helps individuals assess suicide risk in someone by asking a  series of simple, plain-language questions. Using this tool will help identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, determine the severity and immediacy of that risk, and…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/crisis-response-and-suicide-prevention/columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scale/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Families
  - Tipsheet
  - Youth
---

# Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

The Columbia Protocol helps individuals assess suicide risk in someone by asking a  series of simple, plain-language questions. Using this tool will help identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, determine the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs.

 

 

[Read More](https://cssrs.columbia.edu/the-columbia-scale-c-ssrs/about-the-scale/)

 

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