Safety Plan

A structured step-by-step plan for times when feeling unsafe or having urges to harm myself.

If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of ending your life, contact your local emergency services now. Emergency numbers vary by country (for example: 911, 999, or 112 where applicable).

Step 1: Warning Signs

Thoughts, moods, behaviors, or physical sensations that indicate a crisis may be developing:

Warning sign 1

Warning sign 2

Warning sign 3

Step 2: Internal Coping Strategies

Things I can do on my own to take my mind off problems and help myself calm down without contacting another person:

Coping strategy 1

Coping strategy 2

Coping strategy 3

Coping strategy 4

Step 3: People and Social Settings for Distraction

People and safe places that can provide a distraction from distress (without needing to talk about the crisis):

Person / Contact Name (1)

Phone / Contact Detail

Person / Contact Name (2)

Phone / Contact Detail

Person / Contact Name (3)

Phone / Contact Detail

Social setting I can go to

Step 4: People I Can Ask for Help

Trusted individuals I can contact for support and talk to directly during a crisis:

Name (1)

Relationship

Contact Information

Name (2)

Relationship

Contact Information

Name (3)

Relationship

Contact Information

Step 5: Professionals or Agencies

1. Therapist / Counselor Name

Phone / Contact Details

2. Crisis Line / Support Service

Phone / Contact Details

3. Emergency Services / Urgent Care

Phone / Contact Details

Step 6: Making My Environment Safe

Safety action 1

Safety action 2

Items or access I can make less accessible, secure, or ask someone else to hold

Reason for Living / What Matters Most

Emergency & Support Contacts

Local emergency services:

Crisis / mental-health support:

Trusted person: