Perhaps this could be seen as just a modification of a suicide hotline, but more from the user's perspective.
She can't take it anymore. She goes onto the bridge. Before she steps over the fence she sees a sign that says "Considering suicide? Commit virtual suicide instead. Call 800 - come get me. Location 3453" She calls the number, gives her name and location and is asked to stay on the line for ten minutes while waiting for an unmarked van to arrive. The van arrives, she climbs inside and sits down in the black interior with a trained facilitator. The facilitator begins whatever the best therapy is and obtains a contact name and number. She relays this information to dispatch who informs the family that their loved one has committed virtual suicide. This means that the person nearly committed suicide and has chosen an alternate escape route. While this route is reversible it is still serious. The family is informed of how information will be provided to them and offered assistance with challenges that will be faced by not having their loved one present.
The person is then taken to a secure recovery center where she is treated according to current standards. Perhaps part of this therapy she can choose to stay "dead" or come back.
She can't take it anymore. She goes onto the bridge. Before she steps over the fence she sees a sign that says "Considering suicide? Commit virtual suicide instead. Call 800 - come get me. Location 3453" She calls the number, gives her name and location and is asked to stay on the line for ten minutes while waiting for an unmarked van to arrive. The van arrives, she climbs inside and sits down in the black interior with a trained facilitator. The facilitator begins whatever the best therapy is and obtains a contact name and number. She relays this information to dispatch who informs the family that their loved one has committed virtual suicide. This means that the person nearly committed suicide and has chosen an alternate escape route. While this route is reversible it is still serious. The family is informed of how information will be provided to them and offered assistance with challenges that will be faced by not having their loved one present.
The person is then taken to a secure recovery center where she is treated according to current standards. Perhaps part of this therapy she can choose to stay "dead" or come back.
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