INTERACTIVE SCREENING PROGRAM
Connecting People to Help
People in need of help are not always ready to connect to mental health services. AFSP’s Interactive Screening Program (ISP) provides individual members of school and workplace communities with a safe and anonymous way to connect with the resources and support they need.
A Safe and Confidential
Screening Platform
Even when people know about available mental health services, shame, fear, and embarrassment often prevent them from seeking help. ISP is a customized, web-based platform utilized by mental health services at institutions of higher education, including medical and professional degree schools, hospitals and health systems, law enforcement agencies, and other workplace settings through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
Through the platform, ISP provides a safe and confidential way for people to take a brief screening for stress, depression, and other mental health conditions. Individuals can then anonymously communicate with a program counselor to receive recommendations, feedback, and support for connecting to available mental health services. ISP is listed as a best practice for suicide prevention by industry leaders.
Since 2015, AFSP has been partnering with Espyr – a leading behavioral health company providing Employee Assistance and Student Assistance programs – to offer the Interactive Screening Program to create greater awareness of mental health needs and to intervene to reduce the risk of death by suicide. In 2020, Espyr extended ISP to new populations beyond their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for law enforcement clients to reach other known risk groups such as students, farmers and professional drivers.
Recently, one Espyr counselor summed up their experience collaborating with AFSP by saying: “The Interactive Screening Program is a such a valuable resource to have in our toolkit. It truly provides a unique channel of access for people who would otherwise not reach out for mental health services.” Partnering with Espyr is critical to AFSP’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
Used by 145+
schools and
organizations
“ISP is such a valuable resource to have in our toolkit. It truly provides a unique channel of access for people who would otherwise not reach out for mental health services.”
— ESPYR