In-Network
We accept most major commercial insurances. We accept Medicaid in CT/OH/CO only. We do not accept Medicare.
Our suicide care-focused sessions and the companion app are a powerful combination that results in:
50%
Reduction in Suicide Attempts
70%
Reduction in Suicide Deaths
70%
Reduction in Suicide Risk in A Vita College Cohort
Scientifically-validated research shows the program is 80% more effective than treatment as usual.
Continue to learn more!
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Expert ProvidersVita Providers Receive Unmatched Training & Support
Every suicide care provider at Vita receives:
- Rigorous training, designed in partnership with leading researchers in suicide care.
- Ongoing supervision, so they stay up-to-date on the latest best practices.
- Bi-weekly support meetings with researchers who developed the program for help when they need it.
We’re truly experts in caring for patients who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
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Teletherapy That Reduces RisksLearning & Practicing Skills
Our providers work one-on-one with patients to:
- Create a personalized crisis response plan.
- Understand experiences that led to seeking care.
- Learn to regulate emotional responses.
- Establish and maintain new life-protecting habits.
- Identify harmful thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones.
This B-CBT-based program ensures that patients develop skills and incorporate them into their daily lives. Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health.
App-Supported Behavior ChangeIn the Palm of Your Hand
You can’t learn a new skill in just one session — building new habits takes time and daily practice.
As your providers introduces life-protecting skills, the app creates opportunities to practice and apply them.
Our individualized app includes:
- Resources to handle crises that may arise.
- Daily reminders to practice new skills.
- Activities, including a personalized thought diary.
- Learning videos.
The app provides a daily reminder that patients have a reason to live and the ability to build the life they want.
I can see now how my patterns of thinking contributed
to me wanting to die.
Vita Patient
I wish I could go find everyone struggling with suicidal thoughts and spread the word that there’s help and it works!
Vita Patient
You’ve saved my life.
Vita Patient
Suicide Care Alongside Current Treatment
We know patients that experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm might already be engaged with other treatment providers.
Our program can be completed as a stand alone program or in combination with your current care plans.
We regularly work with inpatient teams, psychiatrists, or other therapists to ensure our patients have a seamless, integrated experience.
Meet One of Our Providers
Jessica Richardson, LCSW
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)
- Trained in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (B-CBT)
In-Network & Self-Pay Options Available
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