My Safety Plan

A personalised crisis plan to prepare for hard days before they come.

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1 Know Your Warning Signs

What tells you things are getting worse? Think about changes in sleep, mood, appetite, social behaviour, or sensory sensitivity. List 3-5 personal warning signs.

2 Internal Coping Strategies

What can you do on your own to soothe or distract yourself? Things that require no other people and no special resources.

3 People & Social Settings That Distract

Who can you be around that helps you feel better without requiring you to talk about what's wrong?

Name: Contact:

Place:

4 People You Can Ask for Help

Who can you call when you need someone to talk to directly about what you're going through? Include at least one person who is not a crisis line.

Name: Phone:

5 Professionals & Agencies

List your mental health professionals, local emergency room, and crisis services.

Therapist: Phone:

Psychiatrist: Phone:

Doctor: Phone:

Local ER:

6 Make Your Environment Safe

What needs to be removed or secured to keep you safe? Who can help you do this?

7 What I Value & Want to Live For

Why does staying alive matter to you? There is no wrong answer. It can be as small as it needs to be.

Important: This safety plan is a personal tool, not a substitute for professional help. If you are in immediate danger, call 988 (US), text HOME to 741741, or go to your nearest emergency room. You matter and you deserve support.

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