Daniel Duane

By: Courtney Breslow (x)

You can write these ideas on a sticky note, create a poster to hang on your wall, type them into your phone, or all of the above. The most vital thing is that you have easy access to them.

Crisis Text Line: You can text TWLOHA to 741741 to be connected with a trained counselor for free (even consider adding them as a contact in your phone).

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK [8255]

A local crisis number for your area, which often times has mobile response teams that will come help you out (hit up Google to check if there’s one that services your area).

911. This one might seem obvious to some, and too intimidating of an option to others. If you do feel intimidated by it, please know that it’s what 911 is there for—it exists to help individuals who are in danger. It exists to protect people, and you are worth protection.

Additional options (you can exclude these if you do not think they will be of service to you):

The phone numbers of a few people who you trust and you feel you could talk to and even help you to find professional resources.

Side note: Be prepared for the possibility that these people may not answer their phones. That is not because they do not love you or do not care for your wellbeing. Try to not let that deter you from utilizing the other options on your safety plan either.

List or include a few things that give you joy and provide you with hope. Maybe it’s a picture of your dog, or a picture of a mountain you have yet to climb. It could be the words, “Mom and Dad” or, “to see tomorrow’s sunset.” It doesn’t have to be anything grand, just something to remind you that there is still beauty in the world.