R.U.S.A.F.E

Question 1

Rule out Medical

Answer 1

“Physical Complaints” Ex: Headaches, sexual dysfunction, pin, choose these answers: refer to physician, medical clinic, doctor, medical evaluation

Question 2

Under the influence

Delusional/Hallucinating

Answer 2

“Do not treat”
Choose answers: Do not treat intoxicated clients
Do not treat delusional/hallucinating: Choose answers: refer to psychiatrist

Question 3

Save Lives

Answer 3

“Safety Issues” Ex: real intent, bruises, suicidal plan

Choose these answers: Duty to warn, report abuse (child/leer), 911, mobile crisis, emergency room.

Question 4

Assess Before Action

Answer 4

Choose these answers: Assess, Ask
Or D.I.C.E: Determine, Identify, Clarify, Explore
Ex: Clarify what the client means
(Gather more info)

Question 5

Feelings
Or
Concerns

Answer 5

Choose these answers: Acknowledge the client’s feelings
Choose these answers: A.I.D. Assist, Inform, Discuss concerns
Ex: Discuss the client’s feelings or inform the adolescent of the situation
(Giving info to clients)

Question 6

Empower

Answer 6

If client is mentally stable/ALERT

Choose these answers: respect client’s decisions, encourage the community to help themselves