Safety plan
A safety plan is a private list of what helps when distress hits. We do not score it. The crisis line numbers are below if you need them right now.
This plan stays in memory for this visit. It is not saved to your record or sent to your care team. Copy or download it if you want to keep it before leaving.
Step 1, Warning signs
Thoughts, images, mood, situation, behavior. What tells you a crisis may be coming?
Step 2, Things you can do alone
Coping strategies, distractions, anything to take your mind off.
Step 3, Social distractions
People and places that take your mind off without you having to tell them why.
Step 4, People you can reach out to
People you can ask directly for support. Their phone numbers help.
Step 5, Professionals and agencies
Therapist, doctor, lactation consultant, doula, urgent line.
Step 6, Make the environment safer
If lethal means are nearby, write a plan to remove or limit access to them.
My reasons to keep going
Anything that matters: people, identity, faith, future moments. We come back to these.