1 00:00:00,234 --> 00:00:01,468 2 00:00:01,468 --> 00:00:03,337 {\an2}Woman: A safety plan is a valuable tool 3 00:00:03,337 --> 00:00:06,073 {\an2}to help those when they are in the middle of a crisis. 4 00:00:06,073 --> 00:00:09,409 {\an2}Safety plans are often developed by mental health clinicians, 5 00:00:09,409 --> 00:00:11,845 {\an2}health care professionals, and other providers 6 00:00:11,845 --> 00:00:13,780 {\an2}to assist those at risk for self-harm 7 00:00:13,780 --> 00:00:16,183 {\an2}or those with suicidal ideations. 8 00:00:16,183 --> 00:00:17,718 {\an2}Step 1-- 9 00:00:17,718 --> 00:00:19,920 {\an2}Work together to write out 3 warning signs 10 00:00:19,920 --> 00:00:22,823 {\an2}that a crisis may be developing. 11 00:00:22,823 --> 00:00:24,057 {\an2}Step 2-- 12 00:00:24,057 --> 00:00:26,159 {\an2}Discuss 3 potential coping strategies 13 00:00:26,159 --> 00:00:29,496 {\an2}that can take the problem off of the person's mind. 14 00:00:29,496 --> 00:00:31,465 {\an2}Step 3-- 15 00:00:31,465 --> 00:00:33,767 {\an2}Consider 3 people and/or places 16 00:00:33,767 --> 00:00:35,569 {\an2}that can provide a distraction. 17 00:00:35,569 --> 00:00:38,105 {\an2}Write down names and phone numbers if applicable. 18 00:00:39,640 --> 00:00:41,074 {\an2}Step 4-- 19 00:00:41,074 --> 00:00:42,643 {\an2}Who can they ask for help? 20 00:00:42,643 --> 00:00:43,944 {\an2}Try to list at least 3 names 21 00:00:43,944 --> 00:00:45,812 {\an2}and phone numbers. 22 00:00:45,812 --> 00:00:47,214 {\an2}Step 5-- 23 00:00:47,214 --> 00:00:48,782 {\an2}List out professionals or agencies 24 00:00:48,782 --> 00:00:50,951 {\an2}they can contact during a crisis. 25 00:00:50,951 --> 00:00:53,287 {\an2}Include contact information of a clinician 26 00:00:53,287 --> 00:00:57,124 {\an2}and a local urgent care or emergency department. 27 00:00:57,124 --> 00:01:01,161 {\an2}Remember to include "Call, Text, or Chat 988." 28 00:01:02,529 --> 00:01:03,931 {\an2}Step 6-- 29 00:01:03,931 --> 00:01:05,966 {\an2}Create a plan to make the environment safer. 30 00:01:05,966 --> 00:01:08,602 {\an2}List 2 specific things. 31 00:01:08,602 --> 00:01:10,704 {\an2}For easy access within a crisis, 32 00:01:10,704 --> 00:01:13,040 {\an2}have the person save the plan on their phone. 33 00:01:14,575 --> 00:01:16,877 {\an2}If you or someone you know needs support now, 34 00:01:16,877 --> 00:01:18,512 {\an2}call or text 988 35 00:01:18,512 --> 00:01:20,914 {\an2}or chat 988lifeline.org