A safety plan is a set of steps you can follow when you are feeling overwhelmed. Many people find it helpful to collaborate on a safety plan with a mental health professional. It often includes:
If you are going through a difficult time and need someone to talk to, please know that support is available 24/7. You are not alone, and reaching out for help is a brave and important step.
(for LGBTQ youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. Veterans Crisis Line : Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 . How to Reach Out to Someone You Trust Kill Yourself
: Friends or family members you can call specifically for support.
"I’ve been having some dark thoughts and I don’t want to be alone with them." "Can you help me find someone to talk to? I'm struggling." A safety plan is a set of steps
Please reach out to one of the resources above. There are people who want to listen and help you through this. Help someone create a 'safety plan' - Samaritans
: Activities you can do to take your mind off your problems without contacting anyone else. You are not alone, and reaching out for
: Trusted friends or public places like a library or park.