Safety
What is one safe place to go if you feel threatened?
Shelter, police station, busy store
If you make $20 and save $5, how much do you have left?
$15
Name one place you can get free food
Shelter, food bank, church
Someone ignores you while you ask for help. What should you do?
Stay calm, move on
Name one way to calm yourself when stressed
(Deep breathing, step away)
True or False: It’s safe to accept rides from strangers while panhandling
False
Why is it important to save even small amounts of money?
Adds up, emergencies, stability
Where can you go to get help finding housing?
Case manager, DSS, shelter
Someone offers you food instead of money. Is that okay?
Yes
What is a healthy way to deal with frustration?
(Talk to someone, walk away)
Name one thing you should always keep on you for safety
Phone, ID, emergency contact
What is one thing you should prioritize spending money on?
Food, hygiene, transportation
Name one service shelters may provide besides a bed
Showers, meals, case management
Someone makes a rude comment to you. What’s the best response?
Ignore, walk away
True or False: Ignoring your feelings helps them go away
(False)
What should you do if someone becomes aggressive toward you?
Walk away, go to a public place, seek help
True or False: Spending all your money the same day is a good habit
False
Who can help connect you to community services?
Case manager, social worker
Someone offers you a large amount of money but asks you to go somewhere with them. What do you do?
Say no, unsafe
Name one coping skill you can use in public
(Breathing, grounding, counting)
Name one red flag that a situation is unsafe
Person acting aggressive, offering too much, isolated area
If you save $5 a day for 7 days, how much do you have?
$35
Why is it important to use community resources?
Stability, support, less risk
You’re feeling overwhelmed outside. What’s one thing you can do?
Take a break, go somewhere safe, use coping skills
Why are coping skills important?
(Helps manage emotions, stay safe, make better decisions)