Safety Plan Template

Personal Safety Plan

A safety plan is a prioritized list of coping strategies and resources to use during or before a crisis. Complete this when you're feeling calm, so it's ready when you need it.

1. Warning Signs

What thoughts, feelings, images, situations, or behaviors tell me a crisis may be developing?

2. Internal Coping Strategies

Things I can do on my own to take my mind off my problems without contacting another person:

• Go for a walk
• Listen to music
• Practice breathing exercises
• Take a shower
• Watch a favorite show

3. Social Contacts Who Can Distract

People I can reach out to for distraction (not necessarily to discuss the crisis):

• Name: _____________ Phone: _____________
• Name: _____________ Phone: _____________

4. People I Can Ask for Help

Family members or friends I can talk to about how I'm feeling:

• Name: _____________ Phone: _____________
• Name: _____________ Phone: _____________

5. Professional Resources

• Therapist: _____________ Phone: _____________
• Doctor: _____________ Phone: _____________
• Local Emergency: _____________
• Crisis Line: Lifeline 13 11 14
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

6. Making My Environment Safe

Steps I can take to limit access to means:

7. My Reasons for Living

What matters most to me and makes my life worth living:

Keep this plan somewhere accessible. Share it with your support network.