"Think of your safety plan as your ‘mental health first-aid kit’; it includes many different things that will help you through a crisis. Having a safety plan can help you feel more in control when everything feels out of control."
Source: https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-make-a-safety-plan
GENERAL INFO
Anyone can make a safety plan and we would encourage you all to do it regardless of whether you have been told by experts to do it or not. If you are struggling and experience suicidal thoughts it is even more important to have a safety plan so that help is at your fingertips if you need it. We also encourage you to get your doctor, adult Crew member or other trusted friend or adult to look over your plan and discuss with you your answers, they can have some really good ideas that you haven't thought of.
YourCrew has a built-in digital safety plan which is right there on your dashboard under the "Safety Plans" button.
Our Ambassador Alex shares how she uses the YourCrew Digital Safety Plan and how you can too. Alex and YourCrew Safety Plan
- You can make as many safety plans as you want.
- You may want different ones for school, home, your psychologist etc.
- All safety plans can be shared as a pdf with any relevant people
- Easy to answer questions with examples
- You can edit the safety plan at any time.
- Phone numbers are live so you can call directly from your safety plan
- Please feel free to give us feedback if you think we are missing something here
SELF-HELP
You can always talk to your Crew if you need help or your GP/doctor, your Crew can help you make an appointment or talk to your parents.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
How to make a safety plan:
Our Ambassador Alex shares how she uses the YourCrew Digital Safety Plan and how you can too. Alex and YourCrew Safety Plan
ReachOut: How to make a safety plan
YourCrew has a built-in digital safety plan which is right there on your dashboard under the "Safety Plans" button.
- You can make as many safety plans as you want.
- You may want different ones for school, home, your psychologist etc.
- All safety plans can be shared as a pdf with any relevant people
- Easy to answer questions with examples
- You can edit the safety plan at any time.
- Phone numbers are live so you can call directly from your safety plan
Also see:
Suicide & Suicidal Thoughts
Self-Harm, Self-Injury, Cutting, NSSI
Professional and Urgent Help
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Videos:
Our Ambassador Alex shares how she uses the YourCrew Digital Safety Plan and how you can too. Alex and YourCrew Safety Plan
Sydney Health Hacks: How to create a mental health safety plan
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
For tips on Crewing for someone go HERE
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
ReachOut: Create a safety plan with your kid
