A homeless adolescent parent reveals active suicidal ideation during a visit for housing support. Which priority action constitutes an appropriate warm handoff?

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AComplete the housing application paperwork
BCall the shelter intake coordinator
CProvide the suicide hotline number
DSchedule a social work consultation
EEnsure immediate safety assessment

✓ Correct answer: E. Ensure immediate safety assessment Immediate safety is the priority. A warm handoff for crisis intervention takes precedence over addressing housing or social needs, which can be coordinated after safety is established.

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