SAFETY PLANNING FOR A CRISIS
Create your own personal safety plan (for crises, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, etc) by clicking here.
Create your own personal safety plan (for domestic violence situations) by clicking here.
Possible Warning Signs That A Crisis May Be Developing & You May Need Help
Mind going blank
Throwing things
Pessimistic thoughts about self
Feeling hot
Going quiet and shutting down
Crying uncontrollably
Breathing quickly
Feeling sick to the stomach
Suicidal or homicidal thoughts
Internal Coping Strategies: Things I Can Do To Take My Mind Off My Problems
Going for a walk
Exercising
Deep breathing
Meditation
Holding an ice cube
Drinking a cold beverage
Taking a shower or bath
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Listening to music
People & Social Settings That Provide Distractions
Family members & Friends
Libraries
Coffee shops
Favorite stores
Movie theaters
People I Can Ask For Help From & Crisis Lines
Family members & Friends
Call 911 in an immediate emergency and/or go to the emergency room at your local hospital
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Call or text 988 or chat live online
Crisis Text Line → Text HOME to 741741 or chat live online
Boys Town National Hotline: available to both men & women | Crisis hotline. Assists with issues related to depression, suicide, family issues, relationships and more.
Call 800-448-3000
Text VOICE to 20121
National Parent Youth Helpline | call or text 855-427-2736
OASAS HOPEline for Gambling & Chemical Dependency → 1-877-8-467369 or text HOPENY (467369)
Domestic Violence Supports
National Domestic Violence Hotline | website & chat live | phone: 1-800-799-7233 | text "START" to 88788
Safe Horizon | website & chat live | phone: 1-800-621-4673
Day One
Assists teens (up to age 24) with free legal services, advocacy and counseling who are experiencing abuse in their relationships or homes.
During business hours, call 1.800.214.4150 or text 646.535.3291
Submit a referral form by going to their website
LGBTQ+ Supports
LGBT National Help Center
Website *Online peer support chats and youth chatrooms are available
National Hotline: 888-843-4564
Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text "START" to 678-678
Making The Environment Safe
Only take medications as prescribed, and lock away excess medications
Keep sharp objects away
Keep your safety plan easily accessible (throughout your home, on your phone, etc)
[insert anything else you need to keep your environment safe]
Reasons For Living
To accomplish your life goals
To travel to your favorite local & faraway locations
To experience something new
To spend time with your favorite people
[insert other reasons!]
ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
New York
Assertive Community Treatment through SPOA (Single Point of Access)
New York City NAMI Support Groups (most groups are virtual)
New Jersey
Discovery Institute in New Jersey for Residential Addiction Treatment
Moving Mountains Recovery in New Jersey for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Other States
Crestview Recovery Inpatient Mental Health Treatment in Oregon
Amborsia Behavioral Health - Veterans' Mental Health Program in South Florida
General Resources