Parts of a Safety Plan
The skills you put on a safety plan
Coping Skills
What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number?
988
True or False: It’s a good idea to keep dangerous things like knives or tools in a safe place when someone isn’t feeling okay.
True
What to utilize if in crisis?
True or False: Crisis survival skills are meant to solve your problems right away.
False
They help you get through the moment.
The first step in most safety plans is identifying these.
Warning Signs (Internal & External)
How can you contact the national suicide hotline?
Text, call or online
These sharp tools are used for cooking but should be kept in a safe place.
Kitchen Knives
You notice internal crisis warning signs, what do you do?
Use coping skills!
What does the “E” in ACCEPTS stand for?
Emotions (creating opposite emotions like watching a comedy when sad)
How many names and numbers should be under the 'who can help' section?
6
Michigan Medicine Psychiatric Emergency Service AKA PES
This place in the house is a good spot to keep harmful items locked away.
Locked drawer or cabinet
You've used coping skills and they don't help, what should you do next?
Reach out to someone who helps DISTRACT you
This grounding technique involves naming one thing for each sense (see, hear, touch, smell, taste).
5-4-3-2-1 grounding method
Crisis Hotline Numbers
Should you contact 988 when someone is in danger and needs immediate help?
NO, contact 911
This is a good place to store medications/pills.
Lock box
You’re feeling unsafe, coping skills and distractions haven't worked, what do you do?
Tell a trusted adult or call 988 if no ones available
One way to practice radical acceptance is by repeating this kind of phrase.
A coping Statement
How are the 6 names under the who can help section divided?
3 social contacts for distraction
3 people you can seek support (calling 988 or 911)
What other organization has a 24/7 crisis hotline?
Community Mental Healths
These should be removed from the house if someone is feeling suicidal.
Guns
If every step on the safety plan is tried and someone is still in crisis what should you do?
Go to emergency room
Call 911
What does TIPP stand for?
I: Intense Exercise
P: Paced Breathing
P: Progressive Muscle Relaxation