A safety plan, for you.

If you sometimes have thoughts of suicide, a written safety plan helps you get through the worst moments, one step at a time. If you're in crisis right now, get help now first.

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Your first nameOptional.

1 · Warning signs that a crisis may be startingThoughts, feelings, situations or behaviors. One per line.

2 · Things I can do on my own to take my mind off my problemsWithout contacting anyone. One per line.

3 · People and places that help distract meWhere you can be around others, even without talking about how you feel. One per line.

4 · People I can ask for help

5 · Professionals and services I can contactYour doctor, therapist, or local crisis service. 988 is always included on your plan.

6 · Making my surroundings saferWays to limit access to things you could use to hurt yourself — like asking someone to hold onto medications or firearms, or locking them away. One per line.

7 · My reasons for livingWhat matters most to you — people, pets, faith, plans, things you want to see.

About this plan

A plan made in calm, for moments of crisis.

This template follows the Safety Planning Intervention developed by psychologists Barbara Stanley and Gregory Brown and used by crisis lines and hospitals across the U.S. Research has linked safety planning with fewer suicidal behaviors and more people following up with treatment.

It works best made with a clinician or a trusted person — but making it yourself is a strong first step.

Keep it close

Save it on this device and print a copy for your wallet or bedside.
Tell the people in step 4 that they're on your plan.
If you see a therapist or doctor, bring it to your next visit.
This plan is private by default. It is never sent to us.

Source: Stanley & Brown (2012), Safety Planning Intervention, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice; 988 Lifeline.